Fall 2025 Operations Intern

San Diego, CA

Internship

Operations

Student (College)

Who are we?

J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.

Our affiliate agency, 20Two Studio, is a PR and social agency passionate about bold storytelling for lifestyle brands in the travel, hospitality and wellness industries. We are spirited and strategic, and on our team you’ll accelerate your career by working on ROI-driven campaigns, telling compelling stories, and leading with passion. Through our work, we connect our clients with brand-building awareness and success. Being a part of this team, you’ll aid in the Studio’s commitment to its clients and staff through an honest approach, creative integrity, and a real passion for excellence. The Studio’s full client roster can be found here.

Forbes said “These Women Are Dictating Where You're Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 50 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few).

At both J/PR and 20Two Studio, we’re incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with a connected company culture.

The Role

The student internship program is an in-person learning and mentorship experience at J/PR. The ideal candidate knows business operations basics but is eager to jumpstart their career & is planning ahead for their future. The student internship program provides an integrated learning & training experience that immerses students in the fast-paced agency life through interaction with operations staff, including departments such as human resources, legal, accounting, and business development.

Students will dig into the basics and beginnings of successful business operations, getting exposure to strategy, research, budgets, community management, hiring, and collaboration & networking with professionals. This experience requires reliability, foundational knowledge of business operations through a college/university program, and a passion for the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources

Assist in coordinating and monitoring office operations & employee relations
Assist with the administrative portion of new-hire orientation, including onboarding docs, scheduling, training, calendar inputs, SOPs, etc.
Assist with employee engagement surveys
Attend HR onboarding meetings
Assist with resume review
Shadow payroll & benefits administration
Provide support for any projects that individuals need assistance with

Finance

Assist in the collection, cleaning, & organizing of financial data for reporting
Further skills & experience using Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Ramp, & Harvest
Support ongoing projects, including budget forecasting & cost analysis
Assist in office organization (filing checks, sorting documents for shredding, etc.)
Shadow client bill back reports & company expenses
Shadow credit card reconciliation
Assist in daily operational tasks

Business Operations

Listen in on client contract review
Assist in data reporting through Harvest
Sit-in on inter-office meetings amongst all Biz-Ops team members
Participate in team brainstorming sessions
Assist in daily tasks for upcoming client events
Update trainings via J/PR intranet

Professional Growth

Learn time management tips + tricks
Gain front-row access to the ins & outs of business operations
Engage with the industry leaders & award-winning company culture
Learn to collaborate & network with teams/professional individuals
Build portfolio & resume
Perfect your communication skills (industry & internal emails)

Experience:

College student with a concentration in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration
Previous intern experience is beneficial but not required

Requirements:

Must enroll in a college/university course to receive academic credit for the internship
Upperclassman (junior or senior) standing
Must be able to commute to our San Diego, CA office
Complete a week-long training program at the start of the internship
Commit to a regular weekly schedule (16 hours/week)
Proficiency in computer programs, including:
- Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Word, PowerPoint & Excel in a Mac OS environment
Self-starter, ability to work independently
Strong oral & written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to identify & resolve problems in a timely manner
Experience with AP writing style
Social media knowledge
Presentation skills

Compensation:

Student interns are compensated with school credit and a stipend upon completion of the internship ($575)
Academic credit varies and is to be determined by student interns' universities – receiving academic credit is a requirement to be eligible for our internship

As a part of J/PR's commitment to creating a more diverse and equitable future in PR and travel, we offer a scholarship to aspiring PR professionals from underserved, economically, or socially disadvantaged communities. Please visit our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship page to learn more and apply.

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