Public Relations Intern

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Travel and Leisure Co. is proud to announce our 2026 Summer Internship Program at our Corporate Office in Orlando, Florida.  As a Public Relations intern, you will support Travel + Leisure Co.’s communications team in amplifying brand stories across media, social platforms, and owned channels. This role includes assisting with press materials, tracking media coverage, coordinating influencer and partner collaborations, and helping execute PR events and campaigns. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a passion for travel, an eye for detail, and a curiosity for how brands engage audiences. This internship offers hands-on experience within a global hospitality company and the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility projects throughout the summer.

In addition to the firsthand experience, the program features team projects, direct senior leadership exposure, and mentorship.  We are committed to providing a comprehensive experience with real-world training.  Our goal is to provide a quality internship while identifying future talent/leaders.

How You’ll Shine:

• Support development of press materials — Draft and edit press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, and briefing documents to support major announcements and campaigns.
• Monitor and report on media coverage — Track brand mentions across print, digital, and social channels; compile daily/weekly reports; and identify emerging PR opportunities or issues.
• Assist with internal and external partner relations — Help support ongoing collaborations with partners via meeting attendance and notetaking, follow up, ideation, and relationship building.
• Contribute to PR events and activations — Provide planning and on-site support for press trips, media events, and experiential activations throughout the summer.
• Manage content and administrative tasks — Maintain asset libraries, update editorial calendars, organize team documents, and support day-to-day communications operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• External Affairs experience
• Agency and internal experience with communications
• Ability to commit to the program beginning in May 2026 in Orlando Florida
• Work in the Orlando corporate office M,T,W and be remote TH,F
• Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Important Dates:

• Application Submission Window Close: January 23, 2026
• Interviews: On a rolling basis
• Start Date of Internship Program: May 18, 2026
• End Date of Internship Program: August 5, 2026

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.