Internships
Learn & Grow as a Pierpont Intern
At Pierpont, our interns are a valuable part of who we are. That’s because an internship at Pierpont is an opportunity to learn, grow and develop first-hand. Our goal is to give interns a diversified experience where they walk away with a deeper understanding of how account teams work, as well as the tactical know-how to meaningfully contribute in areas like media relations, content development, public relations, digital marketing and public affairs. Pierpont now also offers a digital marketing internship.
The Intern Experience
Our interns are an integral part of our team and provide significant added value to real client projects. In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive communication strategy for Pierpont and support client-facing teams and projects in B2B, B2C and nonprofit.
Activities include but are not limited to:
- Research and development of media lists
- Writing pitches, media alerts and press releases
- Media and trend monitoring
- Conducting media outreach
- Media follow ups and securing coverage
- Drafting social media content calendars for Pierpont and clients
- Attending client and industry events
College Students or Recent Graduates
Interns who succeed during their time at Pierpont are go-getters who are hungry to learn and expand their careers. Our interns are often college students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in public relations, journalism, public affairs, marketing, digital/social media, graphic design, communications or related fields.
Send Resume & Cover Letter
Ready to join the team? Send your resume and cover letter to the location you are interested in working at, noting the semester for which you are applying:
Houston: vcook@piercom.com
Austin: jbrinkley@piercom.com
Dallas: csmith@piercom.com
San Antonio: spalacios@piercom.com
Digital Marketing: cferris@piercom.com
Year-Round Opportunities
Our internship program runs year-round and we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Application Deadlines
The deadline to apply for the fall is July 15, the spring is November 15, and the summer is March 1.
Available for Course Credit
Internships are available for course credit and last about three months, working part-time hours.
Driven to succeed as individuals & as a team
We are driven to succeed as individuals, and together, we are even stronger. We foster an environment of respect, encouragement, compassion and inclusion. We provide each other with the support necessary to ensure that, as a team, we achieve our organizational goals. We also believe that work and fun can and should live together, and that it helps to cultivate stronger relationships.
"Being an intern at Pierpont kickstarted my career in Public Relations. From day one I felt like part of the team and I was able to make connections that I still maintain to this day!"