Job Description

Internship Opportunity At LPL Financial

The Public Relations team is seeking a Summer 2026 intern. Join our team and help shape the voice of a leading financial services firm. In this role, you'll support storytelling initiatives that highlight our mission, culture, and impact, while gaining hands-on experience in content writing, supporting media relations, and strategic communications. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling narratives that resonate with internal and/or external audiences. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate should be local to the San Diego office during the time of the internship and will work on a hybrid schedule. (2-3 days in the office)

Responsibilities:

• Draft press releases and other PR-related copy.
• Media analysis and PR reporting.
• Team project management and execution support.
• Refresh media/reporter database.
• Get to know us as an employer and experience our working culture up close through our summer programming events.

What Are We Looking For?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Interest in the Marketing and Public Relations industry.
• Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to the San Diego office.
• Selected candidates will operate out of the office working on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office).

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills with the ability to write engaging content and provide recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Generative AI, SEO principles, keyword research, social media management tools and platforms.

Preferences:

• Planned course of study in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations is preferred.
• Interest in story shaping and storytelling, especially as it pertains to financial services.
• Knowledge of Public Relations tools such as Cision.

Summer Internship Schedule:

• Full-time program for 10 weeks in the summer of 2026; Monday through Friday during dayshift for 40 hours a week.
• Dependent on team needs, work locations could be remote, hybrid or in office (San Diego).
• Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. Program dates: June 1, 2026-August 7, 2026.

Hourly Rate:

25.00/hour. The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one missiontaking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Day shift,

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