Public Relations Internship - African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) 90-Day

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Public Relations Internship - African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA)
90-Day Virtual Internship | Unpaid | Mission-Driven & Communications-Focused

Overview:
The Public Relations Intern will support the visibility and reputation of AAWTA through strategic communications, media outreach, and relationship-building. This role is ideal for a dynamic communicator who is passionate about public relations, storytelling, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities.

As part of AAWTA’s communications team, the PR Intern will help shape the organization’s public narrative while gaining valuable experience and exposure in PR strategy, press release development, media relations, and nonprofit branding.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, and official statements

• Assist in building and maintaining media contact lists and press databases

• Contribute to the development of AAWTA’s media kit and public-facing content

• Support branding and visibility campaigns for AAWTA’s programs, events, and partners

• Help track media coverage and prepare press reports or summaries

• Coordinate interview opportunities for leadership, members, and key partners

• Support public event planning and promotion, including fundraisers, webinars, and panels

• Collaborate with social media and design teams to maintain brand consistency across all platforms

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Familiarity with press release formats and AP style

• Interest in public relations, media, branding, advocacy, or nonprofit communications

• Ability to research, pitch, and think creatively under deadlines

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Familiarity with Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, or media tools (e.g., Muck Rack or Cision) is a plus

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in PR, press release writing, media outreach, and nonprofit branding

• Exposure to real-world media relations strategies in a mission-based organization

• Understanding of what it takes to succeed in PR roles within NGOs, entertainment, government, or media

• Mentorship and professional feedback from communications leaders

• Portfolio of press releases, media kits, and campaign materials

• Opportunities to represent a national nonprofit in public events and media conversations

• A letter of recommendation and potential course credit (if applicable)

• Eligibility for future communications or media roles within AAWTA based on performance

Location: Virtual | AAWTA Headquarters: Decatur, GA