Intern - Public Relations (Summer 2026)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR support for Hearst Magazines brands, shaping media coverage across culture and lifestyle spaces.

  • Assist planning and execution of editor appearances and speaking engagements
  • Must-have: Excellent writing, verbal communication, and detail-oriented organization
  • Standout: Based in NYC with a hybrid in-office schedule enabling in-person media outreach

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the Public Relations team in generating positive consumer and trade media coverage for Hearst Magazines brands and business initiatives
  • Monitor press coverage and compile clear, insightful recap reports
  • Create, update, and manage targeted media lists
  • Assist in planning and executing editor appearances and speaking engagements, including interviews, panels, keynotes, and broadcast segments
  • Conduct research and draft talking points to support media opportunities
  • Identify new press targets and speaking opportunities to expand brand visibility
  • Provide on-site PR support for events as needed
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of PR initiatives

Requirements

  • Demonstrated interest in publishing, media, communications, and public relations, particularly within culture, entertainment, and lifestyle spaces
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
  • Creative, curious, and collaborative mindset
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PhotoShop
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Based in New York City with a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week in-office
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As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Founded in 1981
New York, New York, USA
6.4K employees (1,993 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
344.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.6%
Direct
56.2%
Referral
13%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,455 (23% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8