Advertising & Public Relations Internships

Planetarium Marketing Internship Opportunity

Organization: Towson University Planetarium
Dates of Internship: Fall 2026 Semester

Supervisor: Professor Christian Ready ()

The Towson Planetarium is seeking two student interns for the Fall 2026 semester. The interns will work closely with the Planetarium Director to create to create and maintain a new social media presence for the 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Planetarium, as well as promote the Planetarium via email and internal marketing channels (e.g., digital posters and signs). Ideal candidate will have some familiarity with astronomy or be motivated to learn a little about the subject. Advertising, Public Relations, and Journalism students in this role may earn up to three (3) Internship credits.

Job Description

The Planetarium Marketing Intern is responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining the online presence of Towson University’s Planetarium. The primary goals of this new presence is to:

(1) increase awareness of the 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Planetarium and Observatory,

(2) raise awareness of upcoming public Planetarium and Observatory events,

(3) support fundraising efforts,

(4) help build the 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Planetarium as a destination for the 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Community and greater Maryland.

This will be accomplished via a brand-new social media presence, an existing MailChimp email list, and creation of digital signage to be displayed at 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ.

Qualifications

  • Social media marketing and content creation (audio, video, imagery)
  • Email communication via MailChimp
  • Content creation via photography, & video

How to Apply

Please email your current résumé to Prof. Christian Ready at . In the email, please include a description of any social media experience you have and why you want to be considered for the internship. If you have any examples of social media posts you’d like to share, please include those as well. 

Please send the email by Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

 

PROFILES Public Relations Internship

Organization: PROFILES
Position: Public Relations Internship
Dates of Internship: Fall 2026 Semester
Location: Remote *While this position can be fully remote, we encourage students to reside in the Baltimore metro area to take advantage of potential on-site media opportunities.
Salary: Unpaid, for Academic Credit only

Supervisor: Averi Shackleford, Public Relations Account Executive (averi@profilespr.com)

Job Description:

PROFILES is looking for a Public Relations Intern to join the team! Ideal candidates have a passion for developing marketing strategies, consume media across all platforms, and make it their mission to stay on top of the latest trends in the industry.

At PROFILES, our interns don’t run coffee; they’re part of our team. Interns at PROFILES are responsible for a range of professional duties including, but not limited to:

  • Drafting media materials
  • Media database management (including training of tools like Agility)
  • Developing content for social media platforms
  • Media tracking
  • Planning and attending special events
  • Learning the day-to-day workings of a PR firm

Our internships are for credit only, and we welcome applicants of all college levels and majors.

PROFILES is a full-service marketing, communications, public relations, and social media agency serving clients and causes in Baltimore and beyond. For more than three decades, PROFILES has been helping clients transform their futures by developing marketing and PR programs that shape perception and drive meaningful results.

Through the implementation of creative, innovative, and strategic campaigns, we deliver greater awareness, more supporters, stronger partnerships, and measurable success—however our clients define it.

We’ve partnered with businesses, individuals, organizations, and foundations across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, education, the arts, tourism, economic development, real estate, hospitality, retail, finance, law, and more.

Some of our current clients include the National AquariumKennedy Krieger InstituteWaterfront PartnershipT. Rowe Price, and The Baltimore Station—just to name a few. And yes, there are many more!

Upon reviewing applications, candidates who are selected to move forward in the process will be asked to complete two writing samples. The next step will be an introductory interview, after which final selections will be made from the pool of qualified applicants.

Orientation and training is a week-long process conducted by the PR Account Executives at the agency. During this time, interns will receive an overview of the agency, an introduction to PR platforms and tools, and a clear outline of expectations.

While this position can be fully remote, we encourage students to reside in the Baltimore metro area to take advantage of potential on-site media opportunities. Each intern will be assigned to one of our three PR Account Executives, who will serve as their Internship Coordinator. Interns will also have regular one-on-one check-ins with their supervisor throughout the program.

By the end of the internship, interns are expected to have successfully drafted various press materials, including a press release, media list, calendar listing, media advisory, fact sheets, and bios, among others. Most importantly, interns will gain a sense of agency life and acquire the fundamental PR skills needed to launch their careers in the industry.

To apply, students must send a resume and cover letter to averi@profilespr.com. For additional information about our firm, visit our website at .  

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Liberty Pure Solutions Social Media Coordinator

Position Type:  Part-Time (Growth Opportunity Role)

LocationHybrid (Remote + Office + Some Field Work)

Reports ToMarketing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Brand Storytelling & Education

Requirements:

  • Interest in social media, marketing, or content creation
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
  • Basic photography, videography, and graphic design skills
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks

Preferred:

  • Experience with Canva, CapCut, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools
  • Familiarity with Meta Business Suite
  • Strong interest in storytelling, branding, or digital media
  • Comfortable occasionally visiting job sites for content capture

How to Apply:

Send a short introduction, your area of study, and any examples of creative work (social media, video, photography, school projects, or personal content) with your resume to Holly@LibertyPure.com. View more info on Handshake:  

Baltimore Watchdog Social Media Coordinator Intern

Organization: Department of Mass Communication, Towson University
Position: Social Media Coordinator Intern for the Baltimore Watchdog news website
Dates of Internship: Fall 2026 Semester
Weekly Hours: 8 to 10 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: May 6, 2026

Supervisor: Professor John Kirch, editor-in-chief of the Baltimore Watchdog (.)

Academic Credit: The intern may be eligible to earn academic credits toward the mass communication major and/or graduation.

Job Description: The social media coordinator is responsible for using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to promote Baltimore Watchdog content created by journalism students in Towson University’s Department of Mass Communication to a wider audience in the Baltimore region. The intern is also responsible for increasing the Watchdog’s visibility in the area through in-person networking at local events both on and off campus.

Purpose: Give students real-world experience running a news organization’s social media accounts while also helping the Baltimore Watchdog increase its readership. Interns will enhance their skills at (1) social media management, (2) applying news values to content creation, (3) conducting journalistic interviews, (4) editing audio and video files, and (5) creating compelling short-form stories that highlight the reporting of Towson University journalism students.

Requirements: Applicants must be Mass Communication majors, junior/senior standing, and have earned at least a 2.75 GPA from the following three courses: MCOM 101, MCOM 210, and MCOM 214/253 or MCOM 258. In addition, applicants must have completed MCOM 333: Social Media and Strategic Communication. It is also helpful if students are familiar with the Baltimore Watchdog website and have taken one of the following courses: MCOM 356: Feature Writing, MCOM 380: Podcasting, or MCOM 383: News Reporting.

Core Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Baltimore Watchdog’s editor-in-chief, the social media coordinator intern will have the following core responsibilities:

  • Re-establish and grow the Baltimore Watchdog’s existing Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) accounts.
  • Launch new accounts on YouTube and TikTok.
  • Regularly use social media platforms to promote stories published on the Baltimore Watchdog, most of which will come from students enrolled in MCOM 356, MCOM 380, and MCOM 383.
  • Interview student reporters about their published stories and create short, engaging video clips where they explain their reporting process.
  • Interview student reporters about stories they are working on and create teaser videos to drive traffic to the website by building anticipation for what stories are coming. Post teasers several days before stories are published.
  • Stay in weekly contact with the Watchdog’s editor-in-chief and regular contact with professors teaching News Reporting, Feature Writing, and Podcasting to identify stories with the potential for early promotion.
  • Visit News Reporting, Feature Writing, and Podcasting classes at least once during the semester to introduce yourself and meet with student reporters enrolled in those classes.
  • Attend regular News Reporting editorial meetings to learn about upcoming stories being developed by student journalists in that class.
  • Increase the Baltimore Watchdog’s visibility/brand recognition and enhance community engagement by tabling at campus and off-campus events.

How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Professor John Kirch, editor-in-chief, Baltimore Watchdog, at . Or


Two internships at the Warschawski agency in Baltimore

Marketing Communications AA
Marcom AA applicants must have confidence, poise, an inquisitive nature and an entrepreneurial spirit.  You will work with our team to help create and execute integrated marketing communications campaigns for our clients that span many areas, including email, digital, PR, advertising, branding, and more. The internships are for the summer with a monthly stipend of $2,000-$2,500. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Required skills:

  • Must be a college student or a recent graduate (preference is given to juniors, seniors or recent graduates)
  • Excellent writing, communications and interpersonal skills
  • Must be detail oriented, organized and able to demonstrate initiative
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Prior agency experience a plus

What will you gain from your AA experience? 
Our program will offer you first-hand experience and the opportunity to assemble a comprehensive branding, marketing, public relations, advertising and digital portfolio, which will give you a competitive advantage when applying for a job in the marketing communications field.

All AAs receive continuous mentoring from the team and at least one 360 degree review during their term at Warschawski. AAs are also are often provided with on the spot feedback and mentoring.

To apply for our AA program, please indicate the position (AA Marcom, AA Digital, AA Creative) for which you would like to apply, and send your resume, cover letter and portfolio (if applying for our Creative AA program) to esti.lichtenberg@warschawski.com.


Digital Marketing AA
The digital marketing space is one of the most exciting growth verticals within marketing communications, with search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), web analytics and paid social media experts (among others) in high demand. That’s why we’ve developed our Digital Marketing AA track, where talented individuals can gain the skills and hands-on experience across necessary to succeed in this exciting and growing field. If you join our Digital AA team, you’ll be both an active learner, working with a mentor to learn and master key skills, and a contributing member of the W team, helping our clients overcome their digital challenges. During your time as an AA, you’ll be mentored by one of our Senior Digital Strategists  – and at the end of your time as an AA, you may have an opportunity to join Warschawski as a full-time team member.

We’re looking for individuals who want to gain both a knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following:

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Display & Video Advertising
  • Social Media Strategy & Advertising
  • E-Mail Marketing
  • Web Analytics
  • Content Creation & Inbound Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

To succeed in our digital AA program, here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Must be a college student or a recent graduate (preference is given to juniors, seniors or recent graduates)
  • A willingness to learn & a desire to put in the work required to master key skills
  • Excellent writing, communications & interpersonal skills
  • Must be detail oriented, organized & able to demonstrate initiative
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – especially Excel
  • Any previous digital marketing experience a strong plus
  • Prior agency experience a plus

As Warschawski offers a truly unique immersion experience, all of our AAs are required to commit to the entire three month term of the AA Program. The AA Program is full-time and requires the AA to work 40 hours per week.

What will you gain from your AA experience? 
Our program will offer you first-hand experience and the opportunity to assemble a comprehensive branding, marketing, public relations, advertising and digital portfolio, which will give you a competitive advantage when applying for a job in the marketing communications field.

All AAs receive continuous mentoring from the team and at least one 360 degree review during their term at Warschawski. AAs are also are often provided with on the spot feedback and mentoring.
To apply for our AA program, please indicate the position (AA Marcom or AA Creative) for which you would like to apply, and send your resume, cover letter and portfolio (if applying for our Creative AA program) to esti.lichtenberg@warschawski.com.