Communications and Public Relations Spring 2025 Intern - Remote
About the position Responsibilities • Attend cross-functional meetings • Complete special projects • Draft blog content, press releases, media pitches, memos, and letters • Assist with daily communications on the Southwest Airlines corporate social media channels, and coordinate editorial calendar for online content • Update and edit media lists using tools like Cision and Muck Rack • Participate in event planning, speech preparation, and escorting news crews • Assist with strategic communications planning • Be involved in possible travel opportunities Requirements • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 • You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process • Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Communications, Public Relations OR similar degree • Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred • Currently enrolled as a full-time student at the time of application and during the internship • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application • Excellent oral and written communication skills required • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required • Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and work well under pressure • Must handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost professionalism Nice-to-haves • Understanding of the airline/travel industry preferred • Possess a strong understanding of how Customers and Employees use communication channels to communicate with the Southwest Brand Benefits • $23 per hour • One-time stipend of $1,000 paid in two installments of $500 • Free, unlimited travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel) • Required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship Apply tot his job