Summer Intern - Public Relations and Events Management

To qualify for this internship, candidates must be enrolled in a Public Relations or Communications practicum course.

At Hamilton Beach Brands, we build more than exception products - we create opportunities that shape careers through our culture, values, innovative thinking, hard work, and determination. We work collaboratively, operate in cross-functional teams, and make thoughtful decisions that improve our consumers' lives every day.

The Corporate Communications team is an integral part of the organization and is responsible for protecting and enhancing our brand and product reputation. As a member of this team, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience in a fast-paced public relations and media events environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with media relations, event planning, and execution.
• Draft and develop media materials, including press releases.
• Support journalist outreach and relationship-building.
• Expand the company's presence on media platforms (e.g., Qwoted).
• Track, monitor, and analyze PR results and KPIs using Muck Rack and Qwoted.
• Support additional Corporate Communications, Consumer Test Kitchen, and Hamilton Beach initiatives as needed.

What You'll Learn

• Corporate public relations strategies and their role in protecting brand reputation.
• Media relations, pitching, coverage tracking, and reporting.
• Hands-on event planning from concept through execution.
• Writing and editing press materials.
• Cross-functional collaboration with a corporate, consumer-facing organization.
• How PR performance is measured in an evolving AI-driven environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be enrolled in a Public Relations or Communications practicum and seeking academic credit.
• Full-time undergraduate student in public relations, communications, or related field.
• Completed at least sophomore year and in good academic standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the media landscape.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, hybrid unpaid internship running from mid-May through mid-August 2026. Candidates must be available to work on-site at our Glen Allen, VA headquarters at least three days per week.

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.