Position Summary:

The Public Relations Intern will support the Public Relations team across media relations, influencer and media visit coordination, writing, campaigns, events and administrative projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in destination marketing and public relations, with exposure to media outreach, story development, reporting, website updates, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is ideal for a student or emerging communications professional who is highly organized, detail oriented and interested in learning how a destination marketing organization drives awareness through earned media, storytelling and strategic partnership support.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to destination marketing and public relations strategy

• Experience supporting media visits and influencer programs end-to-end

• Familiarity with industry tools such as Muck Rack, TVEyes and Klear

• Opportunities to attend meetings, events and media activations

• A strong foundation in PR reporting, pitching and campaign execution

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & Outreach

• Assist with national and local media pitching

• Learn and utilize media monitoring tools, including Muck Rack, Klear and TVEyes

• Monitor coverage and flag relevant media opportunities

• Support review and vetting of PR reports

Writing

• Assist with drafting and editing written materials, including media-facing content such as press releases, media alerts or internal content such as recaps and talking points

• Support Kissimmee’s quarterly press release for what is new in the destination

• Help gather information with the support of the Research and Development team for timely story angles and destination updates

Media & Content Creator Visit (IMV/FAM) Support

• Shadow and support media/content creator press trip opportunities

• Assist with logistics, itinerary ideation and media visit execution

• Monitor Klear performance during active visits

• Support projects from start to finish, including planning, hosting and reporting/ROI

• Assist with on-site coordination and help ensure a smooth experience during hosted visits

Projects & Campaign Support

• Provide support on upcoming campaigns and special projects (e.g., Give Back Beer, Latin Culinary Trail)

• Assist with seasonal initiatives, including holiday gifting efforts

• Provide support enhancing Experience Kissimmee’s Media Microsite

Events & Meetings

• Attend agency meetings alongside the team and document key takeaways

• Observe and support on-site execution as needed

• Assist with event preparation, logistics and follow-up when appropriate

Administrative & Team Support

• Learn the role of a destination marketing organization (DMO) through cross-department meetings

• Help ensure newsroom and media-facing digital materials remain current and organized

• Maintain organized files, trackers and internal resources

• Provide general support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

• Assist with other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Timeline: Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, December 4

• Reliable Transportation and a Clean Driving Record

• Previous internship experience preferred

• Junior or Senior in a four-year university

• Have a permanent address and reside in the state of Florida - preferably Osceola County

• Ability to attend the office two days a week (20 hours a week maximum)

• Ability to attend out-of-office events during evenings and weekends, as necessary and able

• Secondary language (Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus

Submit your resume to Keri Woody at kwoody@experiencekissimmee.com.

OIC Inspired is seeking a creative, motivated and proactive intern to support content creation, social media, marketing and communication efforts for OIC Inspired and HiS Health Center.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the OIC Inspired team and its public relations agency partner while gaining hands-on experience in content creation, health care marketing, community outreach and strategic communications.

The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative communicator who is comfortable working with a large team and proactively gathering the information needed to develop timely, engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Capture photo and video content for social media channels

• Assist with content planning and editorial calendar development

• Create graphics for social media, events and marketing materials

• Edit short-form video content for Instagram and Facebook

• Support content shoots with staff, providers and community partners

• Proactively coordinate with team members to gather updates, photos, content ideas and approvals

• Assist with community outreach events and special projects

• Monitor social media trends and recommend content ideas

• Support marketing and communication initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Current college or university student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, journalism, graphic design, digital media or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design and editing tools

• Comfortable shooting and editing photo and video content

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Confident, professional and comfortable asking questions, following up and moving projects forward

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to independently commute to the Orlando office

• Schedule: Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week (flexible), including one to two on-site days during business hours and the possibility of one remote workday

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not necessary

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting two growing healthcare brands

• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio in social media, photography, videography, graphic design and content creation

• Exposure to healthcare marketing, nonprofit communications and community engagement

• Experience collaborating with an external public relations agency on campaigns, media relations, content strategy and brand storytelling

• Mentorship from marketing, communications and public relations professionals

Internship Details

• Term: August–December 2026

• Location: Orlando, FL

• Schedule: Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week (flexible), including one to two on-site days during business hours and the possibility of one remote workday

• Compensation: Paid (hourly rate based on experience)

To Apply

Please submit a resume, portfolio/work samples (if available) and a brief statement of interest to ggarcia@thestrategicfirm.com.

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Performs professional marketing and communications work. Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans, communication plans, public awareness initiatives, website content management and editing, copywriting, and content creation across a variety of digital and traditional platforms. Work is performed under the direction of the manager and reviewed through meetings, reports submitted, and evaluations of results obtained.  Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, or related field plus two (2) years experience performing professional work in marketing and promotion; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Experience with digital marketing strategies, including email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, preferred. Familiarity with lifecycle marketing principles, audience segmentation, and customer engagement tactics preferred. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including Wrike and Airtable, preferred.

This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;

• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or

• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

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Overview

Serves as the strategic channel owner for organic social strategy, execution and optimization of differentiated multimedia content across various social platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Reddit. Provides data-driven insights and recommendations to improve content performance and donor engagement. Serves as a strategic resource for the broader Digital Team, providing advanced troubleshooting support and strategic guidance for high-priority digital campaign activity when needed.

Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Serves as the subject matter expert and channel owner for organic social media tactics, providing strategic guidance, troubleshooting, and support

• Leads the development, execution, and optimization of a differentiated content strategy across social media platforms to reinforce organizational mission and brand voice

• Creates reporting and provides insights and recommendations to improve content performance and donor engagement

• Identifies emerging social media trends and recommends innovative strategies to enhance online engagement

• Monitors and responds to donor feedback and reviews across social platforms and third-party sites, escalating issues in partnership with Customer Care and operations teams as needed

• Engages with donors, partners, and local businesses through public-facing comments and direct messaging to strengthen brand trust

• Oversees blog strategy and content development, creating educational and inspirational materials aligned with SEO and audience engagement goals.

• Manages content strategy for organizational programs, amplifying mission-driven story-telling by highlighting donor and patient experiences

• Collaborates cross-functionally with other Digital Marketing team members to ensure consistency in execution and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or related field and three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Knowledge of social media content creation (video editing, content creation tools) and community management

• Ability to manage projects effectively with strong organizational and time management skills, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines and stay on top of social trends in a fast-paced environment

• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with high attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and stay current with social trends in a fast-paced environment

• Skilled in publishing tools, such as Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to commute with personal transportation and travel as needed

• Bilingual (Spanish) language proficiency, both written and spoken preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Functions involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds).  May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Functions are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.