Summer Internship Program - Media Relations (Paid)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a summer media relations internship at Elev8 New Media, supporting strategy, press materials, and research.

  • Support strategy development, drafting materials, and outreach
  • Must-have: Rising junior or senior enrolled in an accredited university
  • Standout: Hybrid role in LA or NYC with May–Aug 2026 internship window

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support media strategy development and story positioning
  • Draft and edit press materials, including press releases and pitches
  • Conduct media research and build targeted journalist lists
  • Monitor news cycles and identify timely media opportunities
  • Assist with outreach efforts and track media coverage
  • Support client-facing deliverables and internal reporting
  • Participate in real-time media opportunities, including interview preparation and coordination

Requirements

  • Rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited university
  • Strong writing and communication skills (AP style familiarity is a plus)
  • Interest in media, communications, business, or finance
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, curious, and comfortable contributing to real deliverables

Preferred

  • AP style familiarity is a plus
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Elev8 New Media

Elev8 New Media is an award-winning boutique public relations agency that specializes in results-driven media relations and corporate communications.

Founded in 2018
Los Angeles, California, USA
15 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
769
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.4%
Direct
34.1%
Referral
5%
Social
12.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
8 years