Internship - Public Relations, Ft. Lauderdale

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can't. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

The Princess Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry.  The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities. This is a hybrid work schedule; the role will be based in our Ft. Lauderdale office.

2024 Program Dates (two options)

• Program runs 10 weeks from June 10th - August 16th or June 17th - August 23rd. 

Eligibility

• Eligible candidates are enrolled in an accredited 4-year undergraduate program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2024.

Compensation

• Undergraduate Student - $25.00/hr.

Intern Opportunity - Public Relations

This internship is responsible for assisting the Public Relations department with media relations, writing and other communications functions. The PR intern will work on a variety of tasks and projects including writing and distributing press releases and media pitches, seeking out new media contacts and brainstorming for upcoming events. Additionally, the intern will have the chance to assist in developing a PR plan and media pitching strategy for Sun Princess' arrival to Ft. Lauderdale for Caribbean sailings.

• Assist in the development of Sun Princess media strategy and plan for Ft. Lauderdale arrival.
• Assist with writing, editing, and distributing press releases, and posting them to Princess newsroom.
• Seek out new media contacts, including those outside the travel space, and pitch to PR team.
• Create media coverage reports and distribute to team members.
• Assist with drafting media pitches for upcoming events and initiatives.
• Book media travel and logistics for upcoming events
• Monitor media inbox, responding to inquiries as appropriate or passing along to relevant colleagues in a timely manner.
• Compile media lists for upcoming initiatives
• Research industry trends and competitive coverage
• Communicate with key stakeholders involved with press trips and media events, including shoreside and shipboard colleagues and journalists.
• Brainstorm ideas for ship launches, special events and activations.

Requirements

• Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams
• Ability to work independently, remotely and self-manage.
• Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers. 
• The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills.

Majors Preferred

• Public Relations; Communications

Skills Preferred

• Experience with Cision and TVEyes are appreciated but not required.

What You Can Expect 

• Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.
• Explore a new career path.
• Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation.
• Develop and refine skills.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals.
• Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.

Deadlines

• Our 2024 application period will close on February 29, 2024.
   

Our Culture... Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com
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