Communications Intern

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for PTNY’s social media channels, including writing captions, designing graphics, and helping produce photo and video content.
• Write and edit blog posts, website content, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications.
• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns for bike tours, events, and other PTNY programs.
• Create graphics and other visual materials for social media, email, web, print, and promotional campaigns using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
• Help develop and maintain social media content calendars.
• Support email marketing efforts, including drafting content, creating graphics, and assisting with campaign preparation.
• Help promote PTNY’s bike tours through social media, email, partnerships, digital outreach, and other marketing channels.
• Research potential audiences, promotional opportunities, media outlets, community partners, and other avenues for expanding PTNY’s reach.
• Assist with event promotion and communications before, during, and after PTNY programs and events.
• Help collect and organize photos, videos, stories, and other content.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable creating content for social media and other digital platforms.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in graphic design and visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction and collaborating with a team.
• Enthusiasm for trails, outdoor recreation, cycling, parks, or connecting people with New York’s natural and cultural resources.

Preferred

• Experience managing or creating content for social media accounts.
• Experience with photography, videography, or basic video editing.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
• Experience with website content management systems.
• Interest in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit organizations, tourism, or outdoor recreation.
• Familiarity with New York’s trails, parks, cycling networks, or outdoor recreation communities.