PR & Research Intern

About Blonde PR

Blonde PR™ is a boutique luxury public relations agency specializing in beauty, fashion, wellness, lifestyle, luxury, and travel brands.

About the Role

This internship offers the opportunity to work directly alongside the Founder & CEO of Blonde PR, gaining firsthand exposure to agency growth, founder positioning, thought leadership, and the strategic initiatives involved in building a boutique PR agency. The internship is designed to provide educational experience, professional mentorship, and insight into the business and entrepreneurial aspects of public relations.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the internship, you’ll receive mentorship and hands-on experience in:

• Public relations agency growth and business development
• New business prospecting and research strategies
• Founder and executive public relations
• Thought leadership and personal brand positioning
• Media, podcast, and speaking opportunity research
• Industry awards, recognitions, and professional organizations
• Content strategy and editorial research for LinkedIn and Substack
• Strategic planning and agency operations
• Professional research, organization, and communications
• Working directly with the founder of a boutique luxury PR agency

Learning Projects May Include

Working alongside the Founder & CEO, you may assist with:

• Business Development & Agency Growth
• Researching prospective clients across beauty, fashion, wellness, lifestyle, and luxury industries
• Identifying emerging brands, founders, and potential business opportunities
• Developing and organizing research databases of prospective clients
• Researching industry trends and opportunities for agency expansion
• Participating in new business strategy discussions
• Founder & Agency Public Relations
• Researching podcast interview opportunities
• Identifying speaking engagements, university guest lectures, and industry panels
• Researching entrepreneurship awards, PR agency rankings, and industry recognitions
• Exploring professional memberships, business councils, and industry organizations
• Researching relevant conferences, networking events, and founder-focused opportunities
• Learning how to evaluate opportunities based on eligibility, audience, cost, and strategic relevance
• Thought Leadership & Content Research
• Researching emerging PR, marketing, business, and entrepreneurship trends
• Identifying relevant industry news and conversations for LinkedIn and Substack
• Brainstorming thought leadership topics and potential editorial angles
• Researching supporting information, statistics, and industry insights
• Learning how personal branding and thought leadership contribute to agency visibility
• Special Projects & Agency Operations
• Learning how to organize media coverage and create press clippings
• Supporting research and organizational projects
• Observing agency workflows and strategic planning processes
• Participating in weekly check-ins and mentorship sessions
• Assisting with additional educational projects based on interests and learning goals

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong interest in public relations, marketing, entrepreneurship, or business development
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Enjoys researching, discovering new opportunities, and thinking strategically
• Has strong written communication skills
• Is proactive, curious, and comfortable working independently
• Has an interest in beauty, fashion, wellness, and luxury brands
• Is familiar with LinkedIn and emerging digital media platforms
• Takes initiative and is eager to learn
• Is excited about working directly with an agency founder

What You’ll Gain

• One-on-one mentorship from the Founder & CEO of Blonde PR
• Firsthand exposure to the growth and operations of a boutique luxury PR agency
• Experience in business development, strategic communications, and founder positioning
• Opportunities to develop research, strategy, and professional communication skills
• Exposure to the entrepreneurial side of the PR industry
• Educational projects that can contribute to a professional portfolio
• Professional references based on performance
• School credit (if applicable through your institution)

Additional Information

This position will work directly with Blonde PR’s Founder & CEO, with flexible scheduling and regular mentorship opportunities. Hours can often be adjusted to accommodate class schedules.

To apply, please submit the following to [email protected]

• Resume
• A brief paragraph explaining why you’re interested in Blonde PR and the entrepreneurial side of public relations
• Any relevant writing, research, or project samples (if available)