Public Relations Internship – SpringSummer 2026

Youre a Public Relations Intern.

Are you passionate about doing excitingcreativeand impactful work Do you thrive in fast-paced work environments Do you seek opportunities to innovatedisruptor challenge the rules Do you do your best work with teammates that motivate you to be your best self If so we would like to meet you!

Werelooking for an enthusiastic and passionate intern looking to gain hands-on experience in public relations while being mentored by some of the best in the program gives PR students and recentgradsreal hands-on industry experience as members of a talented collaborative team focused on solutions that help to engage audiences and solve challenges. We work hard to deliver meaningful results forclients andalso take the time to celebrate the wins together.

Our team integrates interns into all day-to-day client activities throughout the four-month internship period acrossall ofour practice areas. Many ofChangeMakerscurrent employees began their careers here as interns and have successfully grown into increasingly senior positions within the firm.

Duties and assignments:

Activities may include:

• Assistingin serving clients in a variety of industries
• Media and influencer relations activities including list development outreach and coordinating opportunities
• Monitoring and tracking media and influencer coverage
• Writing and editing media materials social content newsletter articlespitchesand other materials as needed
• Preparing results reports and status updates for clients
• Participating in strategy sessions team meetings creativebrainstormsand media training
• Supporting with planninglogisticsand attendance of client events
• Conducting research for existing client projects and new business opportunities
• Other minimal administrative duties as assigned

Skills/knowledge required:

• Strong writing
• Media relations
• Influencer marketing
• Research
• Social media
• Content creation
• Event management
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
• Team spirit and a great attitude

A degree or college in corporate communications public relations marketing communications business communications or journalism.

Other info:

Computer workstation:PC laptop provided byChangeMakers

Hours:Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Location:Toronto

In-office Requirements: are expected to be in the office TuesdayThursday and on Mondays and Fridays as needed.

Duration:Four months (May42026 August282026)

Applications are being accepted until February 27 for a May 4 start date. ChangeMakers interns are paid minimum wage for a standard 40-hour work week per Ontario employment guidelines.

AI Use

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process. These toolsassistour hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions areultimately madeby humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us. Our goal is to offer a role you love within a workplaceyoureproud to contribute to each day. To learn more about who we arevisit our career page.

We areChangeMakers

ChangeMakersis a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy creative marketing communications and Indigenous engagement our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitableemployer

ChangeMakersis committed to advancing equity diversity and inclusion in all its formsa commitment that enriches our company culture the ideas we generate and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities racialized communities women persons with disabilities LGBTQ2S people and other historically marginalized groups.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process we will work with you to meet your needsin accordance withhuman rights and accessibility legislation.

AtChangeMakers we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role we encourage you tosubmityour application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.

Required Experience:

Intern

Key Skills
Special Events,Blog Posts,Account Executives,Fact Sheets,Press Releases,Account Management,Twitter,Client Relationships,SEO,Content Marketing,Client Meetings,Facebook,ROI,Client Contact,Client Service
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1