2026 Fall Intern

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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Job Summary

Own the media research and outreach workflow from building targeted lists and tracking coverage to supporting pitches, social content, and event logistics.

  • Lead research on journalists, publications, trends, and media opportunities
  • Maintain precise media lists, clippings, and campaign materials
  • Assist with media pitches, press releases, and client campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research journalists, publications, cultural trends, influencers, and potential media opportunities
  • Help build and maintain thoughtful, highly targeted media lists
  • Track press coverage and organize media clippings
  • Assist with research and materials for media pitches, press releases, and client campaigns
  • Draft and schedule social content for the agency and our clients across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
  • Participate in team and client meetings, take clear notes, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute ideas
  • Maintain agency databases, media lists, client files, and campaign materials with accuracy and care
  • Support event planning, preparation, and on-site logistics
  • Bring fresh ideas, observations, and cultural discoveries to weekly strategy and outreach conversations

Requirements

  • Curious. You want to understand why something matters, not simply what happened.
  • A strong listener. You take direction well, pay attention, and aren’t afraid to ask a smart question.
  • A thoughtful communicator. You have strong writing skills and an instinct for tone, timing, and storytelling.
  • Highly attentive to detail. You understand that the smallest things—names, dates, credits, links, formatting—matter.
  • Calm and dependable. You can manage multiple assignments and deadlines without losing sight of quality.
  • Culturally engaged. You follow design, art, media, fashion, and culture and are interested in understanding what people are talking about—and why.
  • Socially fluent. You’re actively engaged with platforms such as Instagram and TikTok and understand how different audiences communicate and discover ideas.
  • Observant and confident enough to contribute. You notice things others might overlook and are willing to bring an idea or point of view to the conversation.
  • Based in NYC and available to work 3–4 days per week.

Preferred

  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, or AI-powered tools is a plus.
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Stacy McLaughlin Communications

Stacy McLaughlin Communications is a boutique public relations and marketing communications firm that specializes in working with brands in the design and luxury lifestyle categories. The agency creates innovative, integrated, and results driven campaigns for a variety of clients in fields including design, interiors, art and antiques, travel and hospitality, real estate, and publishing. The company provides a full range of services including communications, publicity, social media strategy, brand positioning, image development, strategic partnerships, marketing, and special events management. We love what we do and are fortunate enough to work with clients who inspire us daily, including Achille Salvagni Atelier, A La Vieille Russie, Allison Babcock Design, Catalina Castaño Interiors, Dorothy Draper & Company Inc., Maison Gerard Ltd., Phillip Thomas Inc., Tuxedo Hudson Realty, and Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club. Member of The PR Net.

Founded in 2001
New York, New York, USA
6 employees (2 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (33% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1