Public/Realm is a full-service lifestyle PR agency with a global point of view and a team of creative experts that help brands build presences with intention. We use insight-led strategies to define positioning, sharpen storytelling, and create culturally relevant work through authentic partnerships and thoughtfully designed experience.

Our team thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where creativity, curiosity, and energy come together to produce impactful results. We value people who think differently, move quickly, and bring a positive, fun approach to everything they do.

Public/Realm is looking for a Public Relations (PR) Intern to join our creative crew!

This is a 4-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Position Overview

As a PR Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting public relations and influencer marketing programs while learning the fundamentals of agency life. Working alongside experienced team members, you will be exposed to media relations, influencer engagement, event support, research, and account coordination across a variety of clients and industries.

This role is designed for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and looking to build a strong foundation for a career in public relations, communications, or marketing.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with research on media, influencers, industry trends, competitors, and cultural insights
- Help build and maintain media and influencer contact lists
- Support media monitoring and track client coverage across traditional and social media channels




- Assist with compiling coverage reports and other client-facing materials
- Support influencer programs through research, product seeding coordination, shipping, and tracking
- Draft and proofread materials such as briefing notes, media lists, and internal documents
- Assist with event preparation, logistics, guest management, and on-site support when required
- Attend team meetings, capture notes, and help track action items
- Support account administration, including scheduling, document organization, and project coordination
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas informed by trends, culture, and social media
- Learn agency processes, client service fundamentals, and best practices in communications

What You’ll Learn

- The fundamentals of media relations and influencer marketing
- How integrated communications campaigns are planned and executed
- Media monitoring, reporting, and measurement best practices
- Agency workflow, project management, and account coordination
- Professional communication and client service skills
- Event and experiential program support
- How brands connect with audiences through earned, social, and influencer channels

Who You Are





- Interested in building a career in public relations, communications, marketing, or influencer relations
- Recently graduated from, a program in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
- Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
- Passionate about social media, culture, trends, and storytelling
- A strong communicator with solid writing and editing skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance and support
- Proactive, dependable, and willing to take initiative
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Public / Realm thrives on real-time collaboration, shared energy, and the kind of spontaneous creativity that happens when great people are in the same room. Applicants should be available to work from our office at 822 Richmond St. W, Toronto, Monday to Friday.

Salary

This is a 4-month contract position (possibility of extension) with a salary in the range of $1,450-$1,600 per bi-weekly pay period, based on experience. This reflects an annualized salary of $38,000-$42,000.

Position Status

New

Why Work at Public/Realm?

- A culture that’s creative, collaborative, and unapologetically bold.
- The opportunity to shape national, culture‑defining experiences.
- Autonomy, trust, and the ability to make real impact on the ground.
- Learn from top talent while helping brands move at the speed of culture.
- Rooftop deck. Fully furnished. Enough said.

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📌 Public Relations Intern (Toronto)
🏢 Public / Realm
📍 Toronto