Southwest - Communications and Public Relations Spring 2025 Intern
About Southwest
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
About the Position
To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application.
Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work toward Company initiatives, and achieve our Purpose of connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional.
Join Southwest as a Spring 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from January 28th through April 17th, 2025.
Work fully remotely, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas.
There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internship
Dedicate a minimum of 24 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks, up to 40 hours a week. We recommend checking your spring schedule now to ensure availability.
Receive an hourly pay listed below in “Time Commitment and Pay” and receive a one-time, $1,000 stipend (Paid $500 on first paycheck and $500 at midpoint of internship)
Receive free, unlimited travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
Interns will receive any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Do you appreciate a good Press Release or a fun storytelling moment? Within Culture & Communications, the Public Relations Team develops strategic communication plans for a variety of Company initiatives, such as new city and flight introductions; music and entertainment integrations; marketing product launches; executive platform amplification; crisis planning; and financial results communication. The Team prepares written communications (news releases, media alerts, blogs, social media content, etc.); assists with day-to-day event coordination; creates engaging content for the Company’s social media channels; and oversees Southwest’s Media relationships.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Public Relations Intern may include but are not limited to:
Attend cross-functional meetings
Complete special projects
Draft blog content, press releases, media pitches, memos, and letters
Assist with daily communications on the Southwest Airlines corporate social media channels, and coordinate editorial calendar for online content
Update and edit media lists using tools like Cision and Muck Rack
Participate in event planning, speech preparation, and escorting news crews
Assist with strategic communications planning
Be involved in possible travel opportunities
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process
Education:
Progress towards degree, major, or minor in Communications, Public Relations OR similar degree
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship
At least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Must possess a strong proficiency of the English language, including superior grammar, spelling, and organizational skills.
Ability to write in the Brand Voice.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
Understanding of the airline/travel industry preferred.
Possess a strong understanding of how Customers and Employees use communication channels to communicate with the Southwest Brand.
Ability to work independently and the willingness to function as part of a Team.
Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Must have ability to comprehend, proofread, and edit a variety of documents with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
Must handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost professionalism.
Other Information
Time Commitment and Pay:
Required: Part-Time 24-40hrs a week
Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day and no fewer than 24hrs per week
Program Dates: January 28th to April 17th, 2025
$23 per hour + $1,000 stipend paid in two installments of $500
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To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online at www.southwest.com/careers.
We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the Accommodations Team or call 877-792-4792.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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