Marketing, Advertising, & PR Internships Abroad

519 Marketing, Advertising, & PR Internship Programs Abroad

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The Intern Group
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New York City—a global cultural and financial epicenter—offers an...
See All 13 ProgramsConnect-123 Internship Programs
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Step into the fast-paced world of global communications with Connect-123’s Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations internship program. With placements available year-round in five exciting cities — Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dublin, and Sydney — you’ll gain hands-on experience while building the international perspective that today’s employers value. Each internship is tailored to your skills, goals, and availability. Our extensive network includes top advertising agencies, leading companies, consulting firms, nonprofits, and innovative startups, giving you a wide range of opportunities to explore. Your responsibilities will vary by placement but could include creating social media content and campaigns, developing marketing strategies, supporting PR outreach, assisting with creative projects, conducting market research, and optimizing content for search engines. With flexible start dates and customizable program lengths, your life-changing global internship begins on your schedule.
See All 10 ProgramsRoots Interns
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Use your creativity to drive positive action in Portugal! This internship is ideal for those looking to develop their skills in marketing and fundraising, at the same time raising awareness of important environmental issues affecting the flora and fauna in the Santarém region. As a marketing and fundraising intern, you’ll play a key role in helping to shape and spread the organization’s main initiatives. With an aptitude for creativity and thinking outside the box, you’ll be responsible for planning and creating content to help engage and inspire supporters to donate. This could include managing the organization’s social media channels and website, as well as helping to plan effective fundraising campaigns to raise awareness of the organization and their work. And you’ll do this while living in a beautiful, serene sanctuary nestled amongst Portuguese forests, with the sound of bird song as your morning alarm clock!
See All 32 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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Social media companies are specialists emerging from different fields, ranging from marketing and graphic design to information technology and web development. In this cutting-edge internship, Institute for Global Studies places you with a company leading the way in educating businesses on how to reach today's generation. The internship has two tracks: Track One: Work with a social media company that creates an online marketing presence. Work alongside industry experts who use the latest technologies and strategies to help clients find their niche in the market. Track Two: Work with a traditional company that wants to expand its social media presence in-house. As an intern, help in improving their online presence through market analysis. This position doesn't entail too much pressure since you'll likely join the team with the necessary skills to carry out your tasks. Host companies generally include major sports teams, ecotourism organizations, and other interesting businesses.
See All 41 ProgramsAdelante Abroad
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Adelante Abroad offers affordable internship programs in Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona in nearly every field. Each program emphasizes cultural immersion, language acquisition, and career development through hand-selected internships for each of our applicants. Adelante Abroad provides an easy way to get work experience through part-time internships in Spain. One thing that separates us from all other internship programs is the price. We guarantee we offer one of the cheapest programs you'll find on the market. Do a little research and find out for yourself. Our programs also focus on the independence of the traveler. Get the opportunity of a lifetime exploring Spain with a program that you get to create and personalize to your interests and needs. Our Spain internship programs are available in a wide variety of sectors such as architecture, hospitality, business, medicine, veterinary, LGBTQ, pharmacy, and other fields. Have a specialized industry that you are looking to intern in? With enough time, we can usually find a company that matches your interests. Visit our website for more information.
See All 11 ProgramsVACorps
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As a participant of our program in Cape Town, South Africa, you tell us what type of internship experience you are looking for, and we will create a tailored placement based on your specific interests. We’ll place you within an environment where you will make a positive contribution to your host organization while gaining invaluable and distinctive international work experience. We find placements for any type of participant, regardless of the area of study or professional focus. We only offer internships in Cape Town because, quite simply, this is the most beautiful and dynamic city in the world. Visit our program testimonials to learn more about why our participants regularly have life-changing experiences in our program.
See All 5 ProgramsMAXIMO NIVEL
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Do your international internship with Maximo Nivel - get international work experience in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. - Education (K-12) - Special Education - Micro-Business - Hospitality & Tourism - Human Rights - Medical Please take note of these qualifications: - Interns should be fluent in English. - Spanish language skills are only required for Micro-Business and Medical internships. - Interns should be enrolled or have completed a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. - Medical interns must present proof of their medical training. Since 2003, Maximo Nivel has been a leader in educational travel and study abroad. Our work-study-travel programs host more than 4,000 people per year. We are a professional, ethical, and hard-working organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every participant, student, traveler, and client! Every day, we strive to set ourselves apart and provide the best internship, education, and cultural experiences in Latin America along with top-notch client service and great home base facilities. Live it!
See All 4 ProgramsAsia Internship Program
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Korea is a dynamic destination to pursue an international internship as it is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world but still maintains its rich cultural roots. With South Korea experiencing major economic growth the past decade, a large amount of working opportunities across a wide range of industries has opened up for foreigners to pursue. Through AIP’s award-winning international internship program, you are guaranteed to receive a customized placement based on your career goals and aspirations. Interning abroad in Korea exposes you to international work environments while developing your professional connections and network of business contacts. Our partnership with hundreds of companies including multinational corporations, rapidly growing startups, and charitable NGOs allows us to offer a wide range of placement opportunities. Regardless of which industry you are interested in pursuing, our experienced placement team is ensured to accommodate your needs. Apply today and take advantage of this incredible internship opportunity in Korea!
See All 18 ProgramsIntern Abroad HQ
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Intern in Spain with Intern Abroad HQ and experience award-winning, accredited programs in Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Tenerife or Seville. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, gap year traveler, or career changer, you’ll gain real-world experience in fields like Business, Psychology, Animal Care, Ecological Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Early Childhood Education, and more. Choose your start date and stay from 2 to 24 weeks - fully flexible to fit your schedule. Soak up Spain’s subtropical Mediterranean climate while exploring its world-famous cuisine, beaches, parks, and iconic architecture. Intern Abroad HQ handles everything: a guaranteed internship placement, accommodation, airport pickup, orientation, 24/7 in-country support, and a reference letter from your host organization. Intern alongside English-speaking professionals or practice your Spanish as you gain course credit and save thousands on tuition fees. With the most affordable internship programs abroad, Intern Abroad HQ empowers you to boost your resume and launch your global career with confidence.
See All 25 ProgramsBeyond Academy
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Beyond Academy is GoAbroad’s Top-Rated Intern Abroad Program. Our Tokyo Internship Program holds a 9.25/10 rating from 60+ verified student reviews. We combine tailored internships, deep cultural immersion, and a supportive community to help you thrive in Japan — and we’re backed by 500+ verified five-star reviews from alumni worldwide.” Step inside Japan’s unique culture with an internship in Tokyo, where leading tech and ancient traditions meet. Tokyo offers an inspiring location for those looking to experience living and working in Japan. Home to over 50 Fortune Global 500 companies, a dizzying range of businesses thrives in the city. We’ll carefully design your Tokyo Internship Program so it has the perfect ingredients for your career success. From selecting the ideal role within our extensive network of partner firms to workshops and one-to-one coaching, we equip you with the skills and insights needed to excel in your internship and beyond. Our Tokyo internship spans 18 industries, offering start dates every month and durations ranging from 1 to 6 months. Want to stroll through cherry blossoms on your way to work? Hike the magnificent Mount Fuji during the weekend?
See All 15 ProgramsAIFS Abroad
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An international internship through AIFS Abroad puts you right in the middle of one of the world's most beautiful cities—Florence, Italy. Placement in this artistic city is a wonderful opportunity to gain practical work experience while fully immersing yourself in a new culture. Known as the Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is full of history, unique culture, and incredible internship opportunities. Some of our most popular placements include fashion, gallery, business, law, and many more. As part of our program, we guarantee an internship in your approved career field. Through our award-winning professional development and one-on-one coaching, we get to know you, your background, and your career goals to find the perfect placement. Also included in your program are apartment-style housing, travel insurance, language classes, 24/7 staff, and social events together with fellow interns. Get ready to experience the rolling hills and ancient history of Florence with an international internship. AIFS Abroad Internships provide you with a career and life-changing experience in Italy.
See All 23 ProgramsWorld Endeavors
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Ireland's charming people, beautiful rolling green hills, and dramatic coastline combined with its bustling and diverse economy make it the perfect destination for interns looking for rewarding professional opportunities and life-changing personal experiences. World Endeavors interns in Ireland live with local host families in shared or single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Breakfast and dinner are included. Participants can upgrade to a full board (packed lunch) or a single room in a shared apartment (no meals and subject to availability) for an additional fee. Internships are available year-round, and each placement is customized for the participant. This means World Endeavors interns can choose when they would like to start their program, the duration of their internship, and their desired field. Due to holidays, traditional vacation schedules, and seasonal work availability, there might be better times to intern in a specific location or field. Interns must be 18 or older and have completed high school (or equivalent). The program is open to current students, graduates, and mid-career professionals.
See All 33 ProgramsAbsolute Internship
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Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in London. Live and work in this global cultural capital and leading financial center whilst building unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Choose from over 30 industry fields including Marketing/PR, Entrepreneurship, Business, Fashion, Non-Profit and Finance. We organize company visits, career speaker events and workshops to help you gain valuable industry insights. Explore England with cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions, including a trip to either Paris or Brussels. This is an all-inclusive program, including high-quality housing in central London, cultural activities, group dinners, and 24/7 on-site support. Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.
See All 13 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Gain marketing experience in Ireland's second-largest city, Cork! Volunteers work with various arts centers to help market themselves in order to create more community engagement. This program helps participants enhance both their marketing and business skills. Many of these arts centers provide workshops for children and community members, and they need your help to recruit members! In addition to creating marketing campaigns, volunteers will also organize art workshops, concerts and dance events.
CIEE College Study Abroad
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CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.
See All 26 ProgramsKaya Responsible Travel
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In this time of a global health crisis, it’s crucial to stay at home. The good news is that you can still be productive through our Remote Internships Abroad. Contribute to meaningful projects without leaving your home! Kaya’s community partners in Ecuador, South Africa, Vietnam, Morocco, and Thailand need the assistance of interns to continue with their work. Become an integral part of capacity-building projects by joining a remote internship (also virtual or online internship). Placements are available across several academic areas, including: - Marketing - NGO Management/ Business Development - Graphic Design - Education, Research - Law - Media - Women’s Empowerment - Environment and Sustainability Session dates for our Spring, Summer, and Fall 2024 internships have already been set. Visit our website or inquire today for complete details.
See All 5 ProgramsExpanish
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Spend Your Summer in Barcelona: Global Internship Program | Summer 2026 Location: Barcelona, Spain Dates: June 5 – August 1, 2026 Credits: Earn 3–6 U.S. semester credits Gain hands-on professional experience this summer with an internship in Barcelona. Over 8 weeks, you’ll work 20–30 hours per week in a customized placement that fits your career goals—available in English or Spanish across 11 fields, including marketing, education, and business. Your experience is supported by the Global Internship Seminar, a four-part academic course designed to guide reflection and skill-building. Earn 3 credits for 120 internship hours or 6 credits for 246 hours. Outside of work, dive into local culture with included program activities: Guided Walking Tour Flamenco Dance Class Spanish Cooking Workshop Day Trip to Girona Networking Event with Local Professionals Optional evening Spanish classes are available to enhance your language skills and deepen your cultural immersion. Apply by February 27, 2026, to kickstart your career in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
See All 7 ProgramsJENZA
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Looking to get ahead over the summer, need academic credit as part of your degree, or just graduated and wondering what’s next? Turn your academic achievements into professional work experience with a 1-12 month internship in the UK. What is Intern UK? A cultural, creative, and corporate superpower—a UK internship can add serious gravitas to your CV. Attracting talent from across the globe in every sector, from technology to the arts, you’ll learn from leaders in your field, build your professional network, and get that all-important reference to help launch your career in one of the most diverse and dynamic places in the world. How it works: BUNAC, our sibling company in the UK, is one of the largest A-rated sponsors for the UK Government’s Temporary Work GAE visa. Together, we provide the sponsorship, visa support, and placement vetting to intern in the UK for 1-12 months, with step-by-step guidance and access to employer directories on our Intern Hub to help find your placement. Who can go? We can sponsor most nationalities (except UK + Irish citizens). You must be 18+ and either a full-time degree-level student or have graduated within 24 months of starting your internship.
African Impact
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Join our creative experts in the Greater Kruger Area of South Africa to gain practical experience in wildlife and other genre-specific photography. This unique personal and professional development opportunity sees interns supporting wildlife conservation initiatives through photography. While you will primarily focus on wildlife (both big and small), you will also take photos of various subjects, including landscapes, astral photography, people, and much more. Through your work on this internship, you will grow to learn and understand more about South Africa’s captivating animals, their behavior, habitats in the wild, and its people. You will also participate in physical conservation activities that help restore habitats and ecosystems, including clearing encroaching bushes or removing invasive plant species. Throughout your placement, you will work on a personal assignment, which could be anything from creating a photographic book to designing your website to curating an exhibition of your work. The assignment will be due at the end of your placement, giving you a tangible final product.
Go Abroad China Ltd.
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Go Abroad China’s Paid Internship Program connects international students, graduates, and young professionals with guaranteed placements in Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and innovative startups across China. Since 2003, we’ve placed over 4,000 participants from 50+ countries into 2,000+ paid internships spanning 20+ industries—including business, finance, engineering, IT, marketing, law, hospitality, and more. Designed for ambitious and motivated individuals aged 18+, our year-round programs offer real-world, cross-cultural experience in booming cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. No Mandarin skills required—many placements are in English-speaking environments. All-inclusive packages from $1,980 cover accommodation, visa support, Mandarin classes, orientation, business/cultural activities, 24/7 local assistance, and a risk-free refund policy. With 90% of interns securing jobs within 3 months and 20% receiving full-time offers, this is your gateway to a global career. We understand that every intern's needs and budget are unique, which is why we offer fully customizable package options, and we will tailor a program specifically for you.
See All 5 ProgramsA Guide to Marketing, Advertising, & PR Internships Abroad
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Understand the Benefits
Engaging in an internship abroad in marketing, advertising, or PR offers numerous advantages:
- Skill development. Improve your marketing, advertising, and PR skills such as SEO, media planning, and media relations.
- Cultural exposure. Experience different market dynamics and consumer behaviors to better understand and engage diverse audiences.
- Professional growth. Boost your resume with international work experience.
- Networking opportunities. Build connections with global marketing professionals.
Things to Know
Marketing, advertising, and PR internships abroad provide a global perspective on brand communication and media strategies. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your experience.
- Industry Exposure. Expect to work on diverse projects, from social media campaigns to market research, tailored to local and global audiences.
- Cultural Relevance. Understanding local consumer behavior and cultural differences is key to creating effective campaigns.
- Language Skills. While English may be the primary language in some internships, learning the local language will enhance communication and your overall experience.
- Visas: Research visa requirements for your host country, as some may require work or internship-specific visas. Check GoAbroad Passports & Visas.
- Budget & Accommodations. Prepare for living expenses and accommodation needs. Explore options through GoAbroad Accommodations Abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A marketing internship generally involves taking on a supporting role within a company or firm. Marketing interns assist with ongoing campaigns or projects. Tasks typically include researching market trends, managing social media accounts, and participating in marketing events.
A lot of countries worldwide are ideal for a marketing internship. But if you want to gain experience in a global business hub or in a country with renowned advertising firms, head to Canada or the United States. If you prefer less competition, Ecuador and Spain are good options. France and Italy are perfect destinations if you’re looking to specialize in fashion marketing.
No, you don’t need experience to become a marketing intern. However, you must have a relevant educational background or training. You should also have outstanding communication skills and a solid understanding of industry techniques. A certification in Google Analytics or Google AdWords puts you ahead of the competition.
Finding a good marketing internship doesn’t have shortcuts. You have to be diligent in searching and comparing hundreds of opportunities. Start looking for programs abroad online and narrow down your options based on your goals and/or interests, destination, and availability. Look into other factors as well, including program fees and inclusions.
It’s possible to find paid marketing internships, with companies offering an average of $16-$21 per hour. Instead of monthly salaries, interns receive stipends or allowances. Most internships abroad, though, are unpaid but come with some perks such as accommodation, meals, and/or participation in social events.
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