Profile runs a paid PR internship scheme for recent graduates and career changers wanting to build front-line experience in the industry.
Our paid internship placements last 3 months, although it might be possible to undertake a shorter placement if required. We also take on interns throughout the year – not just during summer.
Our interns are given hands-on experience across all aspects of corporate PR and thought leadership, including media relations, social media management, and multimedia production.
If you would like to apply for an internship at Profile, please send your CV to hr@welcometoprofile.com, with a short 150-word cover note explaining why you want to start a career in PR and communications.
By way of background, we are a specialist in thought leadership and executive thought leadership, meaning that you'll be working on thought leadership PR campaigns.
All our interns are paid London Living Wage, and we are committed to raising standards for internships across the industry. Read more about working at Profile →
We hire up to 2 interns at any time, and we operate the scheme throughout the year.
We are able to offer interns the opportunity to work within our Technology & Professional Services unit, or our Finance & Industrials unit.
This is a full-time paid internship, and we pay all our interns London Living Wage. We also provide all our interns with their own IT and professional equipment.
The internship is based in our London office (around the corner from Old Street Station), with the flexibility to work from home (WFH) two days a week, if desired.
Our internships run for a period of 3 months.
Interns will be given the opportunity to work across all the main functions within our business, including media relations & media engagement, social media management (with a principal focus on LinkedIn), and multimedia production.
Interns will be managed day-to-day by one of our Client Managers, who are responsible for creating bespoke personal development schedules for our interns.
Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in agency-wide monthly training sessions.
Write first drafts of press releases, press statements, and other communications.
Build and update media lists.
Monitor the media for breaking stories, news trends, and other matters relevant to clients.
Draft a first cut of media pitches, leveraging agency templates.
Approach journalists, with the support of a more senior colleague.
Draft press briefings on specific journalists and media opportunities.
Draft posts for LinkedIn, X, and other social media networks.
Compile social media content into a calendar format for sharing with clients.
Run engagement activity for clients on LinkedIn and other platforms.
Collate press packs, including photography, videos, and briefing notes.
Try your hand at photograph and video editing.
No previous experience in PR is necessary.
A degree in a subject that requires strong writing skills is an advantage, but, again, not necessary.
Ability to write strong, punchy prose, and a demonstrable interest in writing.
Appetite for learning.
Interest in the media, PR, and communications.
Positive attitude & team player.
Passionate about business, enterprise, and the corporate world.
Please send your CV and a short 150-word cover note to hr@welcometoprofile.com explaining why you would like to start your career in PR.