Public Relations Intern

About the role

The U-Haul External Communications team offers a paid internship for the 2026 fall semester to a qualified Public Relations, Journalism, or other Communications student. The selected candidate will work with U-Haul PR and Community Relations staff to write and circulate press releases for new U-Haul neighborhood dealers. Interns also assist with media outreach, write blogs for myuhaulstory.com, and tackle additional assignments as they arise.

Interns typically work 20-30 hours per week with flexible schedules based on their classes. There may be an option to remain in the role beyond one semester if all parties agree.

Responsibilities

• Write and circulate press releases on behalf of new U-Haul neighborhood dealers
• Assist with media outreach
• Write blogs for myuhaulstory.com
• Complete additional assignments as they arise

Requirements

• Strong social and communication skills
• Diligent fact-checking
• Microsoft and basic computer proficiency
• Aptitude for writing and discipline to stay on task
• Familiarity with AP style (helpful but not required)
• Ability to complete tasks independently and efficiently
• Excellent time management
• Commitment to accuracy in work
• Must be a rising or current college junior or senior, or pursuing a Master’s degree
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher

Benefits

• On- and off-site volunteer opportunities with U-Haul charity partners
• Collaboration with other departments
• Opportunity to build teamwork skills
• Gain operational knowledge of an industry leader serving a public need since 1945

Schedule

20-30 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on class commitments.