About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

We’re thrilled to offer a summer internship with our Corporate Affairs team at Planet Fitness — a hands-on experience for students who are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-performing communications environment.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about:

Internal and external communications within a large, national brand
Corporate affairs, including government relations and social impact initiatives
Supporting messaging, media materials, and cross-functional communication efforts
How a growing franchisor aligns brand voice across corporate and franchise audiences

If you’re excited to gain real-world experience in strategic communications while contributing to meaningful initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

Internship start and end dates will be determined based on your school’s summer schedule.

Overview

Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is seeking a communications intern. The intern will gain valuable skills, experience, and the ability to perform many of the duties required within a fast-paced and high performing corporate affairs department.

The Planet Fitness corporate affairs team manages and oversees all internal and external communications, government affairs, social impact and corporate social responsibility efforts within the Company.

Responsibilities

Supporting public relations campaigns to raise awareness of the Planet Fitness brand and generate media coverage
Researching and monitoring coverage for the brand, competitors and industry trends
Writing and editing all forms of communications including emails, newsletters, press releases, media pitches, etc
Developing, editing, and designing internal newsletter content while learning and utilizing Sales Force Marketing Cloud
Collaborating with the national, local, and social marketing teams, interdepartmental colleagues, and national advertising and public relations agencies
Event planning and execution
Partnering with the head of government affairs to research and follow key issues impacting franchising and the Company
Administrative support

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field
Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
Strong verbal communication skills and confidence interacting across teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Driven problem solver who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X
Familiarity with media relations and an understanding of the news and local media landscape
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and OneDrive
Dedicated learner with a strong interest in public relations, corporate affairs, and strategic communications
Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude

Perks

Hybrid work model

Summer Gym Membership

Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

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