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Public Relations & Brand Strategy Intern Job at O.C. Consulting in New York

O.C. Consulting, New York, NY, United States


Summer PR & Brand Strategy Intern — College Credit | New York City Osmund Charles Consulting (OCC) is a New York–based boutique consultancy specializing in luxury public relations, brand strategy, and wholesale development. Our clients span fine jewelry, fashion, hospitality, and lifestyle — with work spanning press strategy, influencer and KOL partnerships, retail introductions, event production, and editorial storytelling. We are accepting applications for a Summer 2026 Intern to join our team in New York City. The Role You will work directly alongside senior leadership on active client accounts from day one — not in a siloed support function. Responsibilities span multiple workstreams and reflect the full scope of boutique agency life: Press research & outreach — building and maintaining tiered media lists; drafting pitches, press releases, and editorial correspondence Influencer & KOL research — identifying and vetting creators, stylists, and cultural figures by category, audience, and aesthetic fit; supporting seeding and gifting coordination Wholesale & retail buyer research — identifying target accounts and buyer contacts across specialty retail, boutiques, concept stores, and department stores; supporting outreach and presentation materials Event support — assisting with press breakfasts, brand activations, trunk shows, and trade events including logistics, guest coordination, and on-site staffing Sample & asset coordination — tracking sample loans, press pulls, and gifting programs across clients Coverage tracking & reporting — logging placements, calculating earned media value, and preparing client-facing recaps Brand materials support — contributing to pitch decks, lookbooks, one-pagers, and brand narratives What We're Looking For Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or fashion preferred Strong writing skills and genuine interest in luxury, fine jewelry, or fashion Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Sharp research instincts — able to identify the right contacts efficiently Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with Cision, MuckRack, or Instagram analytics a plus Must be eligible to receive college credit and able to provide documentation of enrollment prior to start Logistics Location: New York City — primarily in-office 4–5 days per week, with occasional remote flexibility Duration: Summer 2026, dates flexible based on academic calendar (ideally starting mid-May - August) Compensation: College credit only Hours: Minimum 3 days per week; 4-5 days a week preferred To Apply Send your resume and a brief note on your interest in luxury PR to andrea@osmundcharles.com #J-18808-Ljbffr