Corporate and Financial Services PR Intern

A leading global integrated marketing and communications agency, recognised internationally for its expertise across corporate communications, financial services, technology, consumer, health, travel, tourism, and lifestyle sectors. Founded in New York, the agency has grown into one of the world’s largest independent communications firms, with more than 1,300 professionals and offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Well known for its strategic corporate and financial communications work, supporting multinational corporations, investment firms, financial institutions, fintech organisations, professional services firms, and global brands navigating complex communications landscapes. The agency combines media relations, executive positioning, reputation management, crisis communications, thought leadership, digital storytelling, and integrated campaigns to help organisations strengthen credibility, visibility, and stakeholder trust across global markets.

Internship Role Overview

Role: Corporate and Financial Services PR Intern

Media Relations & Press Office Support

• Assist with media outreach and journalist relations across business, finance, corporate, and trade publications

• Monitor financial markets, corporate news, industry developments, and competitor activity

• Maintain media lists, coverage reports, and press materials

• Support thought leadership initiatives and executive profiling opportunities

Corporate Communications & Campaign Support

• Conduct research on financial services trends, corporate reputation strategies, ESG initiatives, and industry developments

• Support integrated communications campaigns for financial institutions, professional services firms, fintech companies, and corporate clients

• Assist with media monitoring, reporting, and campaign analysis

Content Development & Strategic Storytelling

• Draft press releases, briefing documents, media pitches, corporate announcements, and campaign materials

• Assist with social media content and digital communications initiatives

• Support account teams with client communications, presentations, and project coordination

Events & Stakeholder Engagement

• Help coordinate webinars, conferences, media briefings, and client events

• Assist with logistics, scheduling, and event support

• Support communications surrounding financial announcements, executive interviews, and corporate initiatives

What You Will Bring

• A strong interest in corporate communications, public relations, business, and financial services

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented mindset

• Strong research and analytical abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced agency environment

• Interest in media relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications

• Familiarity with digital communications, content creation, and social media platforms

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Journalism, Communications, PR, Media, Marketing, Business, or a related field

What You Will Gain

• Experience working with internationally recognised corporate and financial services clients

• Exposure to integrated global communications and PR campaigns

• Mentorship from experienced communications and financial PR professionals

• Opportunities to develop media relations, executive communications, and strategic storytelling skills

• Insight into corporate reputation management, financial communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies

• Networking opportunities within the global communications and financial services industry

FINN Partners

An integrated global marketing and communications agency providing public relations, digital marketing, brand strategy, corporate communications and reputation management services. The organisation works with clients across sectors including technology, health, financial services, consumer brands, education, sustainability and travel, helping them shape narratives, manage stakeholder engagement and deliver data-driven campaigns across international markets. It operates through a network of specialist teams and global offices, combining creative storytelling with analytics, media relations and digital strategy to influence public perception and drive measurable business outcomes.

This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page