Public Relations-Summer Intern

Public Relations-Summer Intern

Requisition Number: 8242

Location: Moncks Corner

Position Type: Summer

Unit Number - Unit Name:

Experience Required: See Position Requirements

Education Required: College Student

Recruiting Start Date: Sep 9, 2025

Recruiting End Date: Jan 9, 2026

Job Posting: Internal and External

Position Description

At Santee Cooper, we are committed to being the state's leading resource for improving the quality of life for all South Carolinians. Our team is passionate about innovation, solving complex challenges, and delivering high-quality solutions.

We are seeking motivated students to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program in Corporate Communications. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting internal and external communications, media relations, and community engagement. Interns will work closely with experienced PR professionals and contribute to projects that strengthen Santee Cooper’s brand, reputation, and customer outreach.

- Assist in developing press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials

- Support social media content creation and digital storytelling

- Help coordinate community outreach events, sponsorships, and customer engagement programs

- Participate in media monitoring and research to track coverage and public sentiment

- Assist with internal communications campaigns that promote employee engagement

What We Offer:

- Hands-on experience in corporate communications

- Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced professionals

- Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship

Additional Information:

- Internships begin on May 18, 2026

- Interns will work 40 hours per week for a period of 10-12 weeks

Position Requirements

- Be pursuing a degree Law, Library Science, Business, Management or a related field of study

- Have completed their first year at a 2-year college/university (transfer program) or 4-year college/university

- Be enrolled as a full-time student Fall 2026

- Successfully undergo pre-employment physical and drug screen if selected for this position

Salary Ranges:

Rising Sophomore: $17.00 per hour

Rising Junior: $18.00 per hour

Rising Senior: $19.00 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.