paid internship opportunities

Currently accepting applications for Summer 2024. 

Sharpen your skills at one of the best PR firms in St. Louis

The Hauser Group is pleased to offer paid internships through which aspiring communications professionals can get hands-on experience essential to launch their careers. Work closely with the talented team members at our busy agency helping to generate outstanding results for our clients, while building the skills and portfolios that consistently position our interns for success.

Responsibilities

When it comes to internships, smaller firms often mean bigger responsibilities, and that’s certainly the case here at The Hauser Group. You become an integral part of our team, doing real work for real clients. On any given day, you’ll be tasked with:

Creating content for media materials, social media platforms, websites and various collateral materials

Pitching the media to secure client coverage

Contributing during strategic brainstorming and planning sessions

Developing media lists and coverage reports

Coordinating various elements related to news conferences, grand openings and other special events

Capturing compelling photos and videos

Applicant Requirements

It’s a must that our applicants demonstrate enthusiasm for the communications field, a genuine desire to learn about this industry and confidence that they can begin contributing on day one. We’ll also be looking for individuals who are:

  • Strong writers with solid verbal communications skills
  • Reliable, hardworking and able to multi-task and manage their time
  • Working towards a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or another related field (Junior/senior standing preferred, although consideration will be given to recent graduates)
  • Proficient working in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to commit 16 to 20 hours per week (opportunities for more hours may be considered)
  • Flexible hours avilabile to accomodate class schedules

Application Process

Email a cover letter, resume and at least two relevant writing samples to Abigail Rolland at Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com. Samples such as news releases or articles, media alerts, blog posts or newsletter copy are preferred. Applications are accepted year-round, but priority consideration is given to applications received by following dates for each semester:

  • 2024 Summer position (runs from Mid-May to Mid-August)
    • Priority consideration deadline: Monday, March 11, 2024
  • 2024 Fall position (runs from approx. Mid-Late August to Mid-Late December)
    • Priority consideration deadline: early July (check back for exact date)
  • 2025 Spring position (runs from Early-January to Mid-May)
    • Priority consideration deadline: late October/ early November check back for exact date)

Beyond the Internship

We’re thrilled to have three former interns as current staff members, while countless others who began their careers in our internship program are now working at some of the largest agencies in the industry, including Fleishman Hillard and Ketchum.  Others have landed terrific jobs putting their communications skills to work in the corporate, public and nonprofit sectors. While many settled here in the St. Louis area, alums of The Hauser Group internship program can also be found in New York, Chicago, Tacoma, Atlanta and San Francisco. We encourage interested candidates to check out the comments from a few former interns who’ve taken the time to share their thoughts on our program and how it has helped to prepare them for a career in the public relations field.