Public Relations Intern

Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States. 

What you can expect as an Athene Intern: 

Professional development 
Social events 
Networking events 
Volunteer opportunities 
Community involvement 
Collaboration with other interns 
Paid housing option (if eligible) 

Internships will run from mid-May to early August 

Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2026.

As a Public Relations intern at Athene, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, working on projects that help drive broader awareness of Athene’s business and reputation. You will support initiatives across media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, government relations, and investor relations, building both professional and personal skills necessary to thrive in a corporate environment.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present strategic recommendations directly to leadership.

What You’ll Gain:
• Exposure to the full spectrum of corporate communications.
• Opportunities to develop professional networks with leaders and mentors.
• Practical experience applying communication strategies to real-world scenarios.
• A final project that demonstrates your ability to analyze, strategize, and 
communicate effectively in a corporate setting.

Job Description

• Assist in identifying earned media opportunities (proactive and reactive) and learn best practices for engaging with media outlets.
• Research and identify newsworthy content for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate on strategies and tactics to amplify Athene’s corporate voice across communication channels.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Internal Communications, Investor Relations, Government Relations, etc.) to deliver consistent messaging to target audiences.
• Conduct media monitoring and analytics, providing insights and reporting on coverage and trends.
• Support the alignment of Athene’s engagement calendar with key external organizations and industry events.
• Contribute to strategic audits of communications practices and recommend improvements.
• Deliver a 10-week strategic project, culminating in a presentation to management on an assigned external relations topic.

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Familiarity with AP Style and demonstrated ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively on a team and independently.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with analytics tools or media monitoring platforms is a plus.
• Creative thinker and problem-solver with an eagerness to learn and take initiative.