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Public Relations Intern resume examples

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Public Relations Intern resume examples in 6 different designs — Achievement Led, Editorial and Executive Classic. Every design covers the same sections, so the choice is about how the page looks rather than what goes on it. Editable Word (.docx) and PDF, free.

6 Public Relations Intern resume designs

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Public Relations Intern resume example, in full

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Lorena F. Cantrell

Public Relations Intern, Restaurants

Tampa, FL · (813) 555 0122 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/lorenafcantrell

Key Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Two agency internships and two years in a student run public relations firm

INDUSTRIES

Restaurants, retail and consumer events

SPECIALTIES

Media list building, press release drafting, coverage tracking, pitching support

SYSTEMS

Cision, Muck Rack, Canva, Google Workspace

CREDENTIALS

Member, Public Relations Student Society of America

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in public relations expected 2027, University of South Florida

Executive Summary

Public relations student in a final year with two agency internships on consumer accounts. Builds media lists, drafts releases that need light editing, and tracks coverage well enough to explain what moved in a monthly report. Looking for an account coordinator role.

Signature Achievements

  • Built a 300 name media list that produced 11 responses on a restaurant opening pitch.
  • Drafted 18 press releases in a summer, 14 of which went out with only light edits.
  • Landed her own first placement in a regional lifestyle magazine on a follow up call.
  • Rebuilt the monthly coverage report so account leads could see share of voice at a glance.

Professional Experience

Public Relations Intern

Gulfshore Communications Group, Tampa, FL Summer 2025 and Summer 2026

Consumer agency of 19 handling restaurant, retail and event accounts on the Gulf Coast

  • Researched reporters and built targeted media lists for four accounts.
  • Drafted releases and media alerts for the account executive to review.
  • Tracked coverage daily and assembled the monthly client reports.

Account Associate

University of South Florida Student Agency, Tampa, FL 2024 to present

Student run firm of 22 taking pro bono clients from local nonprofits

  • Handles media outreach for two nonprofit clients each semester.
  • Writes and schedules social content around client events.
  • Presents campaign results to clients at the end of each term.

Licensure and Certification

Member, Public Relations Student Society of America

Education

Bachelor of Arts in public relations, University of South Florida, expected May 2027

Core Skills

Media list building · Press releases · Coverage tracking · Pitching support · Client reporting · Social content · Research

Public Relations Intern resume examples — FAQs

How many Public Relations Intern resume examples are there?

6 designs, covering Achievement, Editorial, Classic and Minimalist layouts. They all carry the same sections — the difference is the layout, so pick whichever suits how much experience you need to fit on the page.

Can I edit the Public Relations Intern resume examples?

Yes. Every example downloads as a Word (.docx) file with editable text, headings and spacing, so you can replace the content with your own without rebuilding the layout. A PDF version is also available for each design.

Are these resume examples free?

Yes. Every example on this page downloads free as an editable Word document or a PDF, with no signup, account or payment required.

What format do the resume examples come in?

Each design is available as a Word (.docx) file and as a PDF. Use the Word file to edit the content, and the PDF when an employer asks for a fixed-layout document.

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