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PR & Content Intern

CompanyLower
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedAugust 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support media relations, content initiatives, and brand storytelling by researching media opportunities and drafting communications materials. They will also assist in tracking PR performance, maintaining media databases, and supporting executive visibility efforts.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
1074
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
At Lower, we believe homeownership is the greatest wealth creator in America today. Our goal is to make homeownership more accessible to more people. We're a direct-to-consumer lender that has originated, underwritten, and funded billions of dollars in home loans since 2018 and we offer a best-in-class customer experience with ratings of 4.8 on Trustpilot, 4.9 on Google, and 4.9 on Zillow. Let’s make you a homeowner 🏡 Equal Housing Opportunity | nmlsconsumeraccess.org | NMLS #1124061 | lower.com/legal/social 5950 Symphony Woods Road, Suite 312, Columbia, MD 21044 Texas complaint disclosures: https://www.lower.com/details/texas-banker-disclosure
About the Role

Here at Lower, we believe homeownership is the key to building wealth, and we’re making it easier and more accessible than ever. As a mission-driven fintech, we simplify the home-buying process through cutting-edge technology and a seamless customer experience.

With tens of billions in funded home loans and top ratings on Trustpilot (4.8), Google (4.9), and Zillow (4.9), we’re a leader in the industry. But what truly sets us apart? Our people. Join us and be part of something bigger.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented PR Intern to support Lower’s communications and public relations efforts. In this role, you’ll help support media relations, content initiatives, and brand storytelling across Lower and Movoto. You’ll gain hands-on experience researching media opportunities, supporting journalist outreach, assisting with press campaigns, and helping bring industry insights and company stories to life. If you’re curious about how brands tell their stories, earn media attention, and build awareness through strategic communications, we want to hear from you. 
 

Internship Details:

  • Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week

  • Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET. We understand class schedules vary and can offer flexibility around academic commitments during business hours.

  • Duration: Fall semester internship, expected to run from early September through early/mid-December.


What you’ll do: 

  • Identify and research media opportunities, including monitoring reporter requests, commentary opportunities, industry trends, and relevant news cycles to support proactive media outreach across Lower, Movoto, and the broader housing and real estate industries 

  • Research journalists, media outlets, podcasts, newsletters, and speaking opportunities to expand and maintain targeted media lists across mortgage, housing, real estate, business, personal finance, and local markets 

  • Support press releases, company announcements, and executive communications by researching information, preparing materials, and drafting initial content 

  • Research award programs, speaking opportunities, and other opportunities to increase executive visibility 

  • Assist with data-driven content initiatives by conducting background research, compiling statistics, fact-checking information, and supporting report development 

  • Help track and report on PR performance, including media coverage, outreach efforts, and campaign results 

  • Maintain PR calendars, media databases, coverage archives, and other organizational resources 

  • Support special communications projects across Lower and Movoto as needed 

 

Who you are: 

  • Currently pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, or a related field. Junior or Senior standing is preferred but not required. 

  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills with attention to detail 

  • Curious about media, storytelling, and how companies build brand awareness 

  • Comfortable researching unfamiliar topics and turning information into clear, compelling content 

  • Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment 

  • Interest in the housing, real estate, finance, or technology industries is a plus 

  • Experience with writing, journalism, social media, content creation, or communications is a plus 

 

Why you’ll love working at Lower: 

  • You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting communications and PR initiatives for two growing brands in the housing and real estate space 

  • You’ll work alongside a talented team and have the opportunity to contribute to real media campaigns, data studies, and thought leadership initiatives 

  • You’ll join a locally and nationally recognized best place to work that values promotion from within 

  • There is opportunity for professional growth and development 

Lower provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Key Skills
Public relationsMedia relationsContent creationJournalist outreachBrand storytellingResearchWritingData analysisFact-checkingCommunicationSocial mediaProject managementOrganizational skillsStrategic communications
Categories
Creative & MediaMarketingFinance & AccountingTechnology
Benefits
Professional growth and developmentHands-on experience