About the Internship
Greentarget’s Chicago office – in the historic Chicago Board of Trade building – hosts between five and eight interns at a time. From day one, you will work on real client projects that will allow you to learn and practice the skills needed to succeed in PR.
Interns work closely with every member of the team, from fellow interns and associates to senior management. Rather than being assigned to one specific client account, you have the opportunity to work with every account at the firm in a number of different areas and industries including energy, healthcare, US policy / regulations, automotive and technology.
At Greentarget, no two days are exactly the same. During an internship, you will:
- Draft press releases for client announcements
- Create media lists focused on various topics or industries relevant to a particular client
- Draft smart, tailored media pitches to promote client thought leadership, events, etc.
- Call / email reporters from trade, national and broadcast media outlets
- Conduct research ranging from state-of-the-industry reports to new business materials or competitor audits
- And much more!
PR Campaign Project
To showcase the skills you learn throughout your 3-month internship, you will also create a hypothetical PR campaign built from the ground-up. You will choose an organization of your choice – anything from a small-town coffee shop to a national financial institution – and create a campaign to support your ‘client’ throughout your internship. You will meet with members of our various service teams, including content, research and digital, to brainstorm ideas and strategies for your campaign. At the end of the internship, you will present your project to the Greentarget team and can add the effort to your portfolio.
Timeframe
We are currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Cycle, which will begin on August 19th. End date is TBD, but around the end of the year.
- Three months minimum commitment
- Full-time position: Monday – Friday, 9am-5 pm CT
- We are currently operating a hybrid work model and require interns to work from the office three days a week between Monday and Thursday; all employees WFH on Fridays.
- $20 hourly pay
Qualifications
Our internship regularly involves writing and speaking on the phone, so it’s critical that interns are comfortable doing both. Due to the fast-paced nature of PR, organizational skills and time management are keys to success and growth. Our highest performing interns have a natural intellectual curiosity and aren’t afraid to stretch themselves and “fail forward”.
- College Junior, Senior, or Post-Graduate Level
- Diversity of majors and degrees is encouraged
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- A willingness to dive into new or unfamiliar topics
- Ability to work as part of a team
Why Us?
Greentarget interns are truly part of our team – they are encouraged to attend our various training sessions and company-sponsored events such as happy hours, holiday parties, summer outings and more.
At Greentarget, we’re committed to leaving a thumbprint on your career and aim to provide you with opportunities to hone your PR skills and prepare you for the next step in your career, whether it’s with us or somewhere else.
Almost 100% of our Junior Associates get their start in our internship program. Many of those former interns stay with Greentarget for years, including three who are now Vice Presidents at the firm. We are always on the lookout for fresh talent and the internship program is a great way to get a taste of the unique type of PR we practice.
To learn more about Greentarget, check out our website here: https://greentarget.com/.