Fall 2025 Public Relations Intern - Kansas City

Overview

Please submit your application by Friday, June 27, 2025, to be considered.
 
FleishmanHillard’s Kansas City office is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time paid intern position during our Fall 2025 session. Interns are an integral part of our team, and this program gives participants real-life experiences and skills that will provide a foundation for success in their communications careers.
 
FleishmanHillard believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities. 
 
This full-time paid internship is 40 hours per week and runs from Monday, August 15 to Friday, December 19.

Qualifications

•    Ideal candidates will have graduated (or are heading into their senior year) and completed college coursework in journalism, public relations, communications or related fields 
•    Fundamental writing, research, communications and critical-thinking skills 
•    Ability to work easily in both large team environments and independently 
•    Prior internship experience at a public relations firm, marketing agency or corporate communications department or prior internship experience where the role involved writing, content creation, social media, etc.
•    Open interest in brand marketing, healthcare and food/agriculture
•    Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills
•    Collaborative team player able to integrate with a diverse team
•    Proactive, creative and independent thinker
•    Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly
•    Demonstrate the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
•    A positive attitude and willingness to learn from our industry-leading team of counselors
 

 
About FleishmanHillard

We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live. We specialize in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2021 PRovoke Global Agency of the Year; 2021 ICCO Network of the Year; 2021 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2022-2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year and Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year; Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2018-2022; and to Seramount’s (formerly Working Mother Media) “Top Companies for Executive Women” list 2010-2022. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has 75 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.  
 
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.
 
FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
 
The anticipated salary range for this position is $18-$20/hour.