Summer Intern - Strategic Communications

Planet Fitness

Posted 16 days ago

Internship

Hampton, New Hampshire

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will support public relations campaigns, research brand and industry coverage, and write/edit various communications including press releases and newsletters using tools like Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Responsibilities also include collaborating with marketing teams, assisting with event planning, and researching government affairs issues.

Planet Fitness is seeking a Strategic Communications Intern with excellent writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, and is proficient in Microsoft Office and social media platforms. This internship offers hands-on experience in internal and external communications, corporate affairs, and social impact initiatives.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Public Relations

Internal Communications

External Communications

Government Relations

Social Impact

Media Relations

Writing

Editing

Researching

Event Planning

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Social Media Platforms

Collaboration

Attention To Detail

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

We’re thrilled to offer a summer internship with our Corporate Affairs team at Planet Fitness — a hands-on experience for students who are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-performing communications environment.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about:• Internal and external communications within a large, national brand• Corporate affairs, including government relations and social impact initiatives• Supporting messaging, media materials, and cross-functional communication efforts• How a growing franchisor aligns brand voice across corporate and franchise audiences

If you’re excited to gain real-world experience in strategic communications while contributing to meaningful initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

Internship start and end dates will be determined based on your school’s summer schedule.

Overview

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is seeking a communications intern. The intern will gain valuable skills, experience, and the ability to perform many of the duties required within a fast-paced and high performing corporate affairs department.

The Planet Fitness corporate affairs team manages and oversees all internal and external communications, government affairs, social impact and corporate social responsibility efforts within the Company.

Responsibilities

• Supporting public relations campaigns to raise awareness of the Planet Fitness brand and generate media coverage • Researching and monitoring coverage for the brand, competitors and industry trends • Writing and editing all forms of communications including emails, newsletters, press releases, media pitches, etc.• Developing, editing, and designing internal newsletter content while learning and utilizing Sales Force Marketing Cloud • Collaborating with the national, local, and social marketing teams, interdepartmental colleagues, and national advertising and public relations agencies • Event planning and execution • Partnering with the head of government affairs to research and follow key issues impacting franchising and the Company • Administrative support

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence interacting across teams• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously• Driven problem solver who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization• Working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X• Familiarity with media relations and an understanding of the news and local media landscape• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and OneDrive• Dedicated learner with a strong interest in public relations, corporate affairs, and strategic communications• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude

Perks

Hybrid work model 

Summer Gym Membership

Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness is taking the fitness industry by storm! Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,600 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! NOTE TO JOB APPLICANTS: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.

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