Marie Wee LLP | Singapore | Full-time | Hybrid

Learn Public Relations from the Inside — with AI as Part of Your Toolkit

Marie Wee LLP is an award-winning Singapore lifestyle public relations consultancy built during the 2020 pandemic on one belief: successful PR should earn credible editorial coverage, not simply chase publicity.

Founded by Marie Wee, who brings over 16 years of journalism and media experience and 7 years in public relations, the agency works with brands across lifestyle, education, hospitality, food & beverage, retail and community initiatives. We believe great PR creates meaningful stories while giving back to the community.

If you're curious, detail-oriented and enjoy research, communications and organisation, this internship offers hands-on exposure to how strategic PR campaigns are developed and executed.

What You'll Do

As a Public Relations, Media Research & Communications Intern, you will support both our PR campaigns and agency operations by:

Researching and compiling advertising, editorial and sponsored content rates from Singapore and ASEAN media outlets.
Researching social media influencers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), including audience demographics, engagement, collaboration rates and contact information.
Maintaining and updating the agency's media, journalist and KOL databases using Microsoft Excel.
Creating targeted media and KOL lists tailored to each client's industry, campaign objectives and target audience.
Assisting with media monitoring and tracking editorial and social media coverage.
Compiling PR reports that demonstrate campaign outcomes and earned media value.
Using AI tools to streamline research, media monitoring and administrative tasks while learning where editorial judgement remains essential.
Supporting the team with general PR administration, campaign coordination and communications.

What You'll Learn

During your internship, you'll gain practical experience in:

Public Relations strategy and media relations
Media research and database management
Influencer and KOL engagement
Campaign reporting and PR measurement
AI-assisted communications workflows
Professional business communications
Real client campaign execution

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is:

Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Curious and enjoys research and information gathering.
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.
A strong communicator with excellent written English and professional business communication skills.
Possesses high emotional intelligence and professionalism when interacting with media and stakeholders.
Comfortable working with data and maintaining accurate records in Microsoft Excel.

Must-have Qualifications

Ability to accurately manage and update media, journalist and KOL databases using Microsoft Excel
Ability to use AI tools to support research, media monitoring and administrative workflows
⁠Must be located in Singapore

Preferred Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Canva or other AI-powered communication, presentation or design tools
Experience in social media management
Familiarity with agentic AI tools
Ability to read and write Mandarin; knowledge of Cantonese is an advantage

Working Arrangement

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time Internship
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (office and remote work)
Flexible working arrangements are available based on project requirements.

Join Marie Wee LLP and discover how strategic communications, editorial thinking and emerging AI technologies are shaping the future of public relations.

Public Relations, Media Research & Communications Intern

Intern, Communications (Public Relations)