Strategic Communications, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)
New York City, NY (On-site)
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Department: NYCT - Office of the President
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Position Title: Strategic Communications, Emerging Talent Intern
Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate)
All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
Overview Of Department
The Communications Intern will support the Senior Director of Strategic Communications in the Office of the President by assisting with the development, coordination, and execution of strategic communications initiatives. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting executive communications, internal messaging, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational storytelling within one of the nation's largest public transportation agencies.
Responsibilities
- Draft internal communications, announcements, newsletters, and other written materials for executive and employee audiences.
- Assist in preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, speeches, talking points, and correspondence.
- Conduct research on transportation, communications best practices, and industry trends to support strategic initiatives.
- Support the planning and coordination of employee engagement campaigns and internal communications initiatives.
- Maintain communications calendars, project trackers, and supporting documentation to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Assist in preparing materials for MTA Committee and Board meetings, including presentation development and document coordination.
- Collaborate with departments across New York City Transit to gather information, verify content, and develop communications that support agency priorities.
- Proofread, edit, and format communication materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to organizational standards.
- Executive Communications Support: Assist in developing executive presentations, briefing materials, speeches, talking points, and internal communications for the Office of the President and senior leadership.
- Employee Engagement & Internal Communications: Support the planning and execution of employee engagement campaigns by creating content for newsletters, announcements, and internal communication platforms that promote agency initiatives and organizational priorities.
- Strategic Communications & Board Materials: Assist in preparing communications materials for MTA Committee and Board meetings, maintain communications project trackers and calendars, and conduct research to support strategic communications initiatives and executive messaging.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
- Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA.
- Major(s) Preferred: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development. The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation.Interested in doing great work that impacts the lives of millions every day? Apply for a position today. You’ll not only have an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission in which you can take pride, you’ll enjoy first-class benefits including pension and 401(k) retirement savings plans, Wellness programs, Insurance plans, Healthcare plans, a generous vacation and leave package, and medical coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.The MTA’s provision of safe, clean, efficient public transportation is the lifeblood of the New York City area.
