Job Description

About the Role:

CheckRx is an AI-powered platform helping Medicare agents streamline enrollment, compliance, and client support. We’re looking for a Public Relations Intern to join our core team for the summer of 2026.

You’ll work side-by-side with our founders to craft the CheckRx narrative. Your mission is to build trust and authority in the HealthTech space. Whether you’re drafting press releases, pitching stories to tech journalists, or managing our founder’s LinkedIn presence, you will have hands-on ownership of our external image.

What You'll Do:

• Media Relations: Research and build "media lists" of journalists, bloggers, and influencers in the Medicare, AI, and Fintech sectors.
• Narrative Building: Draft compelling press releases, pitch decks, and "Founder’s Stories" to secure earned media coverage.
• Brand Voice: Ghostwrite thought-leadership articles and LinkedIn posts for our executive team to establish them as industry experts.
• Crisis & Community: Monitor industry news and social sentiment; help draft responses to current events or industry changes.
• Event Support: Coordinate PR efforts for local events in Chula Vista and industry conferences, including invite lists and post-event recap stories.
• Awards & Speaking: Identify and apply for "30 Under 30," "Top Tech Startups," and speaking opportunities at major conferences.
• Trend Spotting: Analyze how competitors are being discussed in the news and find "white space" for CheckRx to lead the conversation.
  

Who You Are:

• A Master Communicator: You understand that PR is about storytelling. You can take a complex AI topic and make it human and relatable.
• Detail-Oriented Aesthetic: You have a sharp eye for clean, professional branding: you appreciate the balance and flow of classic design and apply that polish to every document you create.
• Relentless Researcher: You know how to find a journalist’s email and understand exactly what kind of stories they like to cover.
• Strong Writer: You can pivot from a formal press release to a punchy, viral Twitter thread without losing the brand's soul.
• A Builder: You don't wait for a task list; you see a gap in our reputation and propose a way to fill it.
• Socially Savvy: You understand how a story moves from a blog post to a LinkedIn share to a news segment.
  

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience with PR tools like Cision, Muck Rack, or HARO (Help A Reporter Out).
• Have successfully pitched a story to a school paper, blog, or local news outlet.
• Have a background in Journalism, Communications, or Political Science.
• Are comfortable acting as a "handler" for founders during interviews or public appearances.

What You'll Get

• Direct Impact: Your writing will be the first thing the public sees about CheckRx.
• Portfolio Building: Published clips and bylines in industry publications.
• Networking: Real-world connections with media professionals and tech leaders.
• Mentorship: Close collaboration with founders on high-level strategy.
• Growth: Potential to transition into a full-time PR or Communications Manager role.
  

Logistics

• Job Type: Summer Internship (with possibility of converting to Full Time)
• Location: In-person – Chula Vista, CA 91910
• Duration: Summer 2026
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (Occasional weekends for events)

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