Intern, Product Public Relations

About the Role

Nintendo of America is offering an internship opportunity for students to contribute to the Product Public Relations team and gain valuable hands-on work experience. The internship runs from June through August and includes mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to Nintendo’s Product Public Relations team in driving positive coverage for Nintendo and its products.
• Gain experience learning how the Product PR team handles high profile news stories, industry events, and cross-platform marketing campaigns for games.
• Assist in the creation of press materials.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions offering creative input on campaign tactics.
• Provide logistical event coordination support, as needed.
• Conduct research on topics such as trends in media culture and identifying opportunities for further media storytelling.
• Collaborate with the broader Communications team and agency partners to learn how PR is integrated with influencer, celebrity, and social media marketing for Nintendo products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 3.0+ GPA.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Public Relations or Communications.
• Emphasis or minor in Marketing, Project Management/Business, Journalism, or related field is welcome.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of social media and influencer marketing preferred.
• Strong writing skills, demonstrated through academic or professional content. A portfolio of writing samples is required.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with OneDrive and SharePoint is a plus.
• Familiarity with Nintendo products is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.
• Position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Internship Dates: June 14 – August 20
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, onsite.
• Location: Redmond, WA
• Pay Rate: $30 USD per hour.
• Paid Time Off: Includes paid sick and holiday time.
• Perks: Local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center.
• Benefits Note: Interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026.