25 public relations intern jobs at 23 companies in Chicago, IL

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Internship -Education Public Relation
New York City or Washington or Abu Dhabi or Atlanta or Bangalore or Bangkok or Beijing or Boston or Chicago or Delhi or Denver or Detroit or Dublin or Fort Lauderdale or Frankfurt or Hong Kong or Honolulu or Jerusalem or Kuala Lumpur or London or Los Angeles or Madison or Manila or Melbourne or Mumbai or Munich or Nashville or Paris or Portland or San Diego or San Francisco or Seattle or Singapore or Sydney or Vancouver or Yangon
HybridInternship, Full Time
Finn Partners
Finn Partners: Global independent public relations and marketing communications agency.
Full-time fall internship for students interested in education PR, journalism, public affairs, communications, or marketing; requires strong writing, editing, research, collaboration, and Microsoft and Google Workspace skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Slack, Zoom, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, NotebookLM, LinkedIn, X, BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Substack
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Community Relations & Foundation Intern
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$17/hr OnsiteInternship
Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC: Professional Major League Soccer club based in Chicago.
Previous community service experience preferred, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work autonomously, multitask, Microsoft Office proficiency, knowledge of Chicagoland, flexible hours including nights/weekends.
Microsoft Office
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Journalism & Media Relations Intern
Chicago, Illinois, United States
HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Detroit Mechanix
Detroit Mechanix: Professional ultimate frisbee sports team and events organization.
Strong writing, communication, relationship-building, digital media, and social media skills; valid driver's license, reliable transportation, Chicagoland residence, and journalism or communications education required.
digital media platforms, social media
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Senior Manager, Diagnostics Public Affairs (Public Relations)
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
$129k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Manufactures medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional health products.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree and 8+ years in public/media relations with experience counseling senior leaders, developing PR and influencer programs, strong writing and project management, and US/international communications experience.
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NBC Chicago Community Relations and Special Events Intern - Academic Year 2026-2027
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$17/hr OnsiteInternship
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversalNASDAQ: CMCSA: Produces and distributes entertainment content and theme park experiences.
Actively enrolled sophomore-or-above student in an accredited degree program, age 18+, authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, and willing to work onsite in Chicago. English required; Spanish fluency preferred.
social media
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EPLAN Intern (Assistant)
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$20/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
City of Evanston
City of Evanston: Delivers municipal government services and infrastructure to city residents.
Background in public health, social work, or a related field; data collection and analysis skills; strong written and oral communication; Google Suite or Microsoft Office proficiency; commitment to health equity.
Google Suite, Microsoft Office
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Museum Intern
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
$15/hr OnsiteInternship, Seasonal
Elk Grove Park District
Elk Grove Park District: Provides public parks, recreation facilities, and community programs.
Must be enrolled in a history/public history/museum studies or related degree/certificate program; basic computer skills (Google Docs/Sheets); familiarity with CatalogIt a plus; able to lift 30 lbs.
CatalogIt, Google Docs, Google Sheets
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Environmental Health Intern
Oak Park, Illinois, United States
$17-$26/hr OnsiteInternship
Village of Oak Park
Village of Oak Park: Provides municipal government services to the Oak Park community.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in environmental, health, public health, or related science; assist in inspections and public health tasks; good communication and reporting skills.
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Intern - Safety (Chicago, IL)
Chicago or Chicago or Waukegan or Chicago or Chicago
$21-$25/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
WEC Energy Group
WEC Energy GroupNYSE: WEC: Provides electricity and natural gas utility services to customers.
High school diploma, HSED, or GED; pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental public health, or a related field; valid driver's license; minimum 2.8 GPA.
WEC Energy Group, PGL, NSG
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Intern (Masters and PhD Students), National Center for Systemic Improvement
Washington or Arlington or Chapel Hill or Chicago or Rockville or Sacramento or Waltham or Austin or United States or Remote
$25-$30/hr HybridPart Time
American Institutes for Research
American Institutes for Research: Provides behavioral and social science research and technical assistance.
Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in special education, educational leadership, public policy, disability studies, or related field; strong writing, synthesis, and organizational skills; ability to work in hybrid/remote teams and complete a culminating project.
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Corporate Communications Specialist
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Palfinger
PalfingerVienna Stock Exchange: PAL: Global manufacturer of hydraulic cranes and heavy lifting solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in communications or related field; 5–8 years in corporate, public relations, or internal communications; press release, executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder management experience.
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office
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French Translation Internship - Summer 2027
Pleasant Prairie or Milwaukee or Waukegan or Glenview or Kenosha
OnsiteFull Time
Uline
Uline: Distributes shipping, industrial, and packaging materials across North America.
Junior-status college student pursuing a bachelor's in Translation or related field; bilingual English/French; interest in French-Canadian translation; strong communication and organizational skills.
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Head of International Policy
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$207k-$393k/yr HybridFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
15+ YOE15+ years in government affairs/policy or international relations with leadership experience; deep knowledge of international pharmaceutical policy; strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills; Bachelor’s degree required.
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Senior Director, International Affairs
Research Triangle Park or Evanston or Washington
$159k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
UL Standards & Engagement
UL Standards & Engagement: Develops safety standards and advocates for public safety policies.
10+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years in international government relations or policy, and 3+ years of direct people management experience; expertise in regulatory and standards issues required.
ANSI, WTO, OECD, UNECE, CEN, CENELEC
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Head of Global Communications, BioLife
Cambridge or Bannockburn or United States
$212k-$333k/yr HybridFull Time
Takeda
TakedaTokyo Stock Exchange / New York Stock Exchange: 4502 / TAK: Researches, develops, and manufactures prescription pharmaceutical medicines.
12+ YOERequires 12+ years of international healthcare communications experience, strong writing, strategic planning, media relations, crisis management, leadership, influencing, presentation, and scientific knowledge.
media
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Senior Communications Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$65k-$75k/yr HybridFull Time
IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Provides global study abroad and internship educational programs.
5+ YOE5+ years developing internal and external communications, with writing, editing, media relations, crisis communications, project management, and the ability to clarify complex information. Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
Salesforce
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Director, Communications
Rosemont, Illinois, United States
$160k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Reyes Holdings
Reyes Holdings: Global distributor of food and beverage products.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's in communications-related field; 10+ years communications experience with 5+ years management; experience across digital, internal and external channels; data fluency and familiarity with AI communications tools.
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Change and Communications Manager
Chicago or St. Louis
$100k-$120k/yr RemoteFull Time
JLL
JLLNYSE: JLL: Global commercial real estate and investment management services.
5+ YOE5+ years in internal communications or change management, strong writing, stakeholder management, change frameworks experience, bachelor’s degree in communications/related field, ability to influence and manage global programs.
Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft SharePoint, Notion, Microsoft Teams
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Senior Communications Specialist
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$61k-$84k/yr OnsiteFull Time
UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes: Performs independent research to advance global public safety science.
6+ YOEUniversity degree in communications or related field, minimum six years communications experience, strong written/verbal skills, internal communications expertise, project management, analytics, and Microsoft Office/Teams/SharePoint proficiency.
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Intranet
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Senior Internal Communications Specialist
Itasca, Illinois, United States
HybridFull Time
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network: Coordinates organ and tissue donations for transplant surgeries.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent,5+ years communications/public relations experience,excellent writing,experience with internal communications platforms,CMS and analytics,ability to lift 30 lbs and attend offsite meetings.
Salesforce, Content Management System (CMS)