Summer 2026 Public Relations Intern

New York, USA (On-site)

$18/hr – $20/hrIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support client PR campaigns and media outreach as a junior team member within a fintech/tech-focused agency, helping craft strategies and materials on a growing team.

  • Assist account leads to execute campaigns and brainstorm new initiatives.
  • Must-have: internship or strong willingness to learn in a client-facing media role.
  • Gain exposure to fintech, venture capital, healthcare, and innovative tech accounts through hands-on media outreach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with account leads and the junior team to execute client campaigns effectively.
  • Engage with key media and reporters to drive positive results.
  • Actively participate in the development and execution of communications strategies, including media relations (pitch development, target identification, and reporter outreach) and conference/speaking opportunity outreach.
  • Collaborate with the team to contribute ideas and brainstorm new campaign initiatives that support client accounts.
  • Develop written materials, including press releases, contributed articles, and client communications.
  • Contribute ideas on how to enhance the agency's growing culture and work environment.

Requirements

  • Previous PR/Communications or marketing internship experience is preferred.
  • Strong interest in fintech, venture capital, healthcare, and innovative technology companies.
  • Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on a highly visible role within the internal team, client interactions, and media engagements.
  • Proactive and creative mindset to support account teams on key deliverables.
  • Candidates may be recent graduates or students currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, marketing, finance, business, or a related field.
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Avenue Z

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Avenue Z is the leading marketing and communications agency pioneering AI optimization driving influence across all channels—from ChatGPT to The Wall Street Journal to TikTok. With 30 years of leadership in search and digital marketing, we apply strategic communications, high-impact PR, performance media, and AI optimization to help companies build reputation and grow revenue through our proprietary, technology-driven approach. We are the agency for influence.

Founded in 2023
Miami, FL, US
120 employees (53 in marketing)
100% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
29.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.8%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
8.9%
Social
3.8%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~123

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
47 (38% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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