Public Relations Intern (Full-Time)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Support client programs by monitoring news, drafting pitches and materials, and coordinating events while providing admin and research support to account teams; this role emphasizes strong writing, organization, and collaboration with flexibility to travel within the Tri-State area.

  • Own and coordinate media relations activities, from coverage monitoring to drafting briefs and press materials.
  • Provide essential administrative, research, and cross-team support to drive campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Regularly monitor news outlets relevant to clientele and send coverage
  • Provide administrative support to various account teams, which includes drafting agendas, taking notes on client calls, formatting documents, creating monthly memos, and setting up meetings
  • Gain experience in media relations through drafting pitches, press releases, briefing books, media advisories, media lists, and more
  • Draft social media content and blog posts as needed
  • Conduct research to support various client, sector, and firm projects and initiatives
  • Provide event support as needed

Requirements

  • Has availability five days a week from 8:30AM – 5:30PM Monday through Friday
  • Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field
  • Prior communications internship experience required, ideally in an agency, campaign, or government setting
  • Willing to travel to various client sites within the Tri-State area
  • Excellent writing skills
  • General knowledge of the news media landscape
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to communicate effectively while working remotely or in person
  • Strong work ethic, enthusiastic attitude, proactive nature, and attention to detail
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Issues Management Group

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Issues Management Group is an integrated strategic communication, public affairs and digital firm guiding clients through complex, highly leveraged situations. We provide senior-level counsel, creative solutions and compelling content in the rapidly changing sectors of healthcare, real estate, corporate and professional services, education, energy, public service and mission-focused.Our firm and its 50+ employees will be headquartered in Downtown Boston with an office in New York City. It includes three integrated divisions: Issues Management Group: Strategic Communications, Issues Management Group: Public Affairs, and Issues Management Group: Digital. At Issues Management Group, we take on the most difficult challenges and lead our clients to the best possible outcomes.Learn more at issuesgroup.com.

Founded in 2003
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
43 employees (7 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (14% of company)
Median Tenure
18.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$94

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43
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Public Relations Intern (Full-Time)

Issues Management Group · New York City, NY · Hybrid