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Hasana, Inc.

Public Relations Internship

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks ... and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage of the Hasana brand. Primary ...

Hasana, Inc.

Sales Internship

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. As a Sales intern for Hasana, Inc., you will be ... Sample pulls for press * Assisting Sales Director in selling appointments * Assisting Sales ...

Hasana, Inc.

Marketing Internship

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. As a Hasana, Inc. Marketing intern you will help ... Work with Design team to create marketing materials including press release, catalogues, and ...

Hasana, Inc.

Sales Volunteer/Internship

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Please note that this is an internship with 20% commission. As a Sales intern for Hasana, Inc., you ... Sample pulls for press * Assisting Sales Director in selling appointments * Assisting Sales ...

Hasana, Inc.

Buyer Internship/ Volunteer

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... area for a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the job training ... for press Assisting Sales Director in selling appointments Assisting Sales Director with ...

Luxe Media, LLC

Buyer Internship/ Volunteer

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... area for a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the job training ... for press Assisting Sales Director in selling appointments Assisting Sales Director with ...

Hasana, Inc.

Associate Publicist

Chicago, IL

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Associate Publicist is responsible for ... Write press releases and segment scripts; craft pitches; disseminate information to trade and ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... internship. As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage ...

Hasana, Inc.

PR Intern

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... internship. As a PR Intern you will take on a variety of tasks in the Public Relations department which manages all public relations activity and contact with the press for fashion news and coverage ...

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As of May 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for press internship in Chicago, IL is $13.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.88 and $14.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Press Internship vs Public Relations Internship?

AspectPress InternshipPublic Relations Internship
Required CredentialsTypically a related degree in journalism, communications, or mediaSimilar credentials, often with additional focus on PR strategies
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, newsrooms, press officesPR firms, corporate communication departments
Employer & Industry UsageMedia companies, news agencies, press officesBusinesses, agencies, nonprofits focusing on reputation management
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding media coverage rolesUnderstanding reputation and stakeholder communication

Press internships focus on media coverage, journalism, and news dissemination, often within media outlets. Public Relations internships emphasize managing an organization's image and communication strategies. While both involve media skills, press internships are more journalism-oriented, whereas PR internships focus on strategic communication and reputation management.

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Mayor's Office of Press and Communications- Unpaid - Volunteer Intern

Mayor's Office of Press and Communications- Unpaid - Volunteer Intern

City of Chicago

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

City of Chicago
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEER INTERN - Mayor's Office of
Press and Communications- UNPAID
TC#4030
DESCRIPTION: Intern will assist with tasks like transcription and media monitoring, handling special
projects as needed, and providing administrative assistance. Interns may also take on special
projects according to their interests and the needs of the team. The Mayor's Office seeks a candidate
with an interest in urban issues and with strong writing skills. Interns will learn about the operations of
a top-tier communications & press organization and should ideally be available to work part-time (at
least 25 hours a week).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current college or city college student in good academic
standing, enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or university. Must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.
PREFERENCE: Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will be given preference.
Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
NOTE: All projects assigned are confidential with time-sensitive deadlines.
NOTE: ALL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND MUST BE
SUBMITTED TOGETHER AS A PACKET.
1. Cover Letter (noting "Mayor's Office of Press and Communications Internship")
2. Official/Unofficial Transcript
3. Enrollment Verification from school currently attending
4. Resumes
5. Writing Sample
SALARY: This is an UNPAID internship. These are temporary positions.
CLOSING DATE: This position is open and accepting applications until further notice.
INSTRUCTION: Interested candidates should send as a packet the following: Cover Letter (noting
"Mayor's Office of Press and Communications Volunteer Internship"), Official/Unofficial Transcript and
Enrollment Verification from school currently attending, Resume and Writing Sample to:
Margaret Gach
Office of the Mayor, City Hall
121 N LaSalle Street, Rm 406
Chicago, IL 60602
Fax: 312/744-2727
OR
Email to: mayorsofficeinternships@cityofchicaqo.org
The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in
order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department
of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to
provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation.
Students who are Deferred Action Recipients are eligible to apply for volunteer and internship
opportunities. You must provide your Employment Authorization Document at the time of hire. In
addition, if you are selected for a paid internship, you must also have a social security card. If you do
not have a social security card, you can obtain one by following the instructions on this link:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/deferredaction.pdf
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE
OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY
EMPLOYMENT.

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