Public Relations Intern Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of public relations intern. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for divisional media support including building relationships with local media, understanding the local media markets and executing a PR plan to support division programs and events.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Passion for cars preferred
• Should have a strong interest in Communications, Public Relations and/or Marketing, detail oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in basic computers skills and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and Excel, along with some experience in social media
• Studying/studied Communications / PR or related field
• Recent college graduates are preferred as this is a full-time internship
• Applications are welcomed from students with concentrations in all major areas, but backgrounds in journalism, mass media, digital media, communications, public relations, and radio and television broadcasting are given first consideration
• This internship is paid
• Basic understanding of social media tools

I would like to submit my application for the public relations intern opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the Executive Director in all media outreach activities: developing press materials; pitching stories; promoting faculty research and expertise.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Supply vehicles and organize periodic events for the brand
• Process documents by request of the manager
• Maintain the VW Public Relations Media website
• Competitive research including competitive landscape and outlook
• Assist Product Planning Managers with Lifecycle Competitive research
• Vehicle fleet coordination for Product training and launches
• Ad-hoc Product Planning requests / research to support the Product team
• Open to juniors and rising seniors

Please consider me for the public relations intern opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for collaborative counsel to internal clients on the potential newsworthiness of stores and how to navigate the media landscape.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Basic computer literacy, MS Office Tools
• Communications/PR Major
• Knowledge of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
• Detail orientated, team player, and displays enthusiasm for the job
• Senior level student or higher preferred
• Submit a cover letter
• Available to work at least two days a week
• Sincere interest in Media

In response to your job posting for public relations intern, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic and professional counsel to senior leaders and internal spokesperson on media engagement, including media spokesperson training.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self-motivated, hard worker with a willingness to learn
• Commitment to work 20-32hrs per week
• PC proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Two writing samples (add these under the “Add Portfolio” option)
• Student with Junior or Senior standing in journalism, public relations, mass communications, English or related major
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 cumulative - Preferred
• Maintain public relations fleet of vehicles
• Keep up-to-date tracking and information on current and past vehicles

I am excited to be applying for the position of public relations intern. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance with developing a HR Social Media plan and expanding current Social Media presence.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Any academic major – Diversity Encouraged!
• Major in Public Relations, Communication, or Journalism is preferred
• Previous internship experience in a Public Relations/Communication or Entertainment is preferred
• Junior or Senior academic standing
• Knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Available full-time (hours can be flexible)
• Proficient in basic communication strategies and social media technology
• Developed computer proficiencies, to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe CC (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)