PR Intern

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group. 

The IRONMAN Group is seeking an energetic and creative communications intern to support the overall communication strategies for all of The IRONMAN Group’s brands which includes the Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series, UTMB World Series events and other events in the portfolio. The ideal candidate is confident, driven, willing to learn, and interested in the crossover of traditional media and new media within the growing endurance sports industry. 

*This is a remote position. This internship opportunity is unpaid and for college credit only. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the North American Communications team on media efforts for all The IRONMAN Group brands
• Assist in writing and editing press releases, media advisories & media pitches as well as various other press materials
• Assist with the media credentialing process (organizing requests)
• Assist with daily media clip recaps
• Research and find compelling human-interest stories to promote through various mediums
• Build and maintain media lists for event markets
• Monitor and organize media placement reports
• Handle incoming press requests with guidance from the senior staff 

Skills and Knowledge

• Keen attention to detail and time management skills.
• Journalism, marketing, digital media major desired but not required.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Working knowledge of full Microsoft suite, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.