Edelman U.S. Summer 2026 Internship Program

Posting Locations: NY, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, LA, SF 

Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 

Internship Program dates: Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 14, 2026 

PR isn’t just about being seen. It’s about shaping culture and sparking real conversations. This summer, Edelman is looking for bold, curious, and culturally fluent rising seniors to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program. You’ll be part of teams that have turned unconventional ideas into award-winning moments - from the viral Progresso Soup Drops that dominated cold-and-flu season and Cannes Lions conversations, to powerful social impact work like The Unburied Casket, a campaign amplifying awareness around South Africa’s femicide crisis. Across digital, integrated, and experiential work, we build ideas that don’t just get attention. They create measurable impact and shift narratives.  

This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience, not just paperwork. You’ll support cross-functional teams crafting strategy, content, research, and execution across PR, social, digital, and earned channels for culturally relevant work that earns media, inspires audiences, and moves culture forward. To be considered, you must be a rising senior, having completed your junior year of undergraduate study by Summer 2026. If you’re eager to learn how world-class communications is made, from insight to execution, this is where you start. 

Interns are selected to support clients through various capabilities (Brand, Corporate, Health, Impact, Strategy, Digital, Technology, Creator Marketing, Financial Communications, and Project Management) for the length of the program. In addition to receiving direct mentoring within a capability area, interns will also have exposure to other areas of the business to enhance their professional and communication skills.  

To learn more about the capabilities we offer, please visit https://www.edelman.com/expertise. Please note that we will have separate applications and eligibility requirements for teams/entities like Public & Government Affairs, Creative, Integrated Production, Global People, AI, DXI, and UEG.  

To land this gig, you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, and it’s why so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (with heart). We support one another, and encourage each other, and we’re looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Drafting press releases, media lists, fact sheets, editorial content, and much more  

• Learning the basics of your clients’ business – i.e. product/service offerings, media targets, and competitors  

• Monitoring client and competitor media coverage and drafting coverage recaps for your team  

• Conducting social media monitoring and reporting  

• Updating media lists and pitching media contacts, under the direction of a supervisor  

• Staying up to date on industry news and trends  

• Participating in team brainstorming sessions  

• Assisting with the preparation of press kits for distribution  

• Assisting with research projects and new business audits 

Qualifications: 

• A passion for communications and PR  

• Proven organization skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments, deadlines, and conditions quickly  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills – whether presenting to colleagues, drafting emails to clients, or participating in brainstorming sessions  

• Strong research skills and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer  

• Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people across multiple accounts  

• Basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube)  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite  

• History of strong leadership skills through work experience and/or extracurricular activities  

• Demonstrated creative thinking 

• Familiarity with the public relations, digital marketing, or communications discipline through past coursework, internships, or personal experiences 

• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney) for content creation, research, and media monitoring is a plus. 

• Demonstrated curiosity about the role of AI in communications—how emerging technology is shaping media, storytelling, and audience engagement. 

Additional Information: 

• Interns are paid $22/ hour and are expected to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/ week) 

• The internship is a 10-week program beginning on Monday, June 8, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026 

• In order to be considered, you must be a rising undergraduate senior having completed your junior year by the summer of 2026 

• The internship program will be hybrid—3 days/week in office 

• Edelman does not provide any form of housing reimbursement  

• Only students who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered  

• Failure to submit a complete application will result in ineligibility 

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