Public Relations Intern

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.   

Internship Details to Know

The Kendra Scott Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on experience inside our rapidly growing multi-category fashion lifestyle brand. We value you. In our program, we are dedicated to shaping your unique interests and career aspirations, equipping you for success in your career and life.

Basics

• The Kendra Scott Internship experience is a 9-week, paid program with the requirement to be in Austin, TX.  The internship will begin on June 1st and end July 30th. 
• This is a full-time, 40/hour a week, in person opportunity.  This program will be offered at $17/hour.
• Please apply to only one internship position that you are most interested in pursuing. 
• Sponsorship and Relocation assistance is not currently provided.
• The deadline for internship applications is November 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST.
• Candidates will be informed of their status throughout our process, with final offers being extended in December 2025. 

The Value You Will Receive

• Meet and greets and Q&A sessions with our Senior Leadership team
• Career development with on-the-job training, guided by a Kendra Scott Mentor in your department
• Learning and Development training sessions featuring LinkedIn, DEI, interview and resume skills, in store experience, presentation skills
• Networking, social and philanthropy opportunities with fellow interns and business associates to develop relationships with each other and key leaders within KS 

Total Rewards Package for Summer Interns

• Up to 60% employee discount
• Pre-planned events around Austin, to get to know the city that KS calls home!
• Exclusive internal launch parties 
• Fourth of July will be observed as a paid company Holiday
• Hybrid working (function dependent)
• In office gym with equipment
• Daily smoothies from the Kendra Scott Smoothie Bar
• Unlimited snacks
• Full-time, on-site security
• Covered Secured Free Parking Garage

Position Overview   

We have an exciting career opportunity to support our KS Public Relations seasonal campaign initiatives, VIP/celebrity engagement, brand partnerships and collaborations as well as other activations that further help support the brand’s mission and promote brand awareness. Reporting to our Public Relations Manager, our Public Relations Intern will represent the brand and work hand in hand with the Public Relations Team to bring a variety of concepts from idea to execution and support our partner agencies. This role combines the need for a positive attitude in an ever-changing environment, a desire to learn about publicity and media relations, and exceptional communication skills to ensure efficient and successful delivery of results.
 

Responsibilities

• Media Relations
  • Understand all aspects of traditional media relations – research outlets, pitch angles, and manage all aspects to secure media coverage
  • Support all PR activities across new launches and special projects, as needed
  • Identifying trends, relevant news, and other opportunities in the fashion/lifestyle space to increase our brand awareness
  • Supporting team with upkeep of databases, including media contact and vendor databases
  • Drafting product and brand pitches for both national & regional coverage
• Events
  • Support PR & store teams with in-store or brand events from planning to execution (invites, on-site check in, on-site event support, etc.)
• Celebrity/VIP Relations
  • Researching up-and-coming influencers, celebrities, etc. for product seeding
  • Supporting PR team with gifting needs  
  • Brainstorming specialty media VIP/celebrity mailers and activations to drive brand awareness
• Corporate Communications
  • Supporting corporate communications planning and ideation
    
    

• The ability to work 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
• Availability to work May 24th- August 2, 2023.
• Memorial Day & Fourth of July will be observed as company holidays.
• A desire to learn more in the PR and fashion spaces.
• A high-level understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• The ability to demonstrate strong leadership among peers and across the organization.
• A high level of accountability, reliability and initiative.
• A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong ability to build relationships with co-workers and keep others informed.
• A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas.
• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.