Public Relations Intern (Post-Graduate)
Highwire (teamhighwire.com), New York, NY, United States
Highwire’s Internship Program is designed to give graduates hands‑on PR experience in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment. Interns join real client teams, receive dedicated mentorship, and gain exposure across multiple industries, including B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, and professional and financial services.
Key Responsibilities
Attend client meetings and translate discussions into actionable next steps
Compile media coverage into client‑facing clip reports
Research reporters, blogs, and social media platforms to support campaigns
Draft pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other communications materials
Conduct customer interviews and support case study development
Assist with social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing campaigns
Conduct trend and industry research to inform PR and marketing efforts
Support advanced measurement and reporting for campaigns
Provide general organizational and administrative support to client teams
Success Factors
College graduate with a PR, Communications, or related degree—or equivalent experience—and a strong interest in PR and communications
Enthusiastic self‑starter with a positive, proactive attitude
Strong writing, editing, and attention‑to‑detail skills
Comfortable navigating social media and digital platforms
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
Background in journalism, English, political campaigns, technology, or marketing is a plus
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to client work
Additional Internship Details
This is a paid, six‑month internship at $20 per hour, with a performance review at the three‑month mark. Top‑performing interns may be considered for full‑time employment.
This internship is based in our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices and requires a hybrid schedule of 2 days in‑office per week.
Location & Work Environment The internship can be performed remotely or in‑house, depending on the candidate’s location. Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in‑office days per week. For other states, remote work is available.
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Key Responsibilities
Attend client meetings and translate discussions into actionable next steps
Compile media coverage into client‑facing clip reports
Research reporters, blogs, and social media platforms to support campaigns
Draft pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other communications materials
Conduct customer interviews and support case study development
Assist with social media strategy, content creation, and digital marketing campaigns
Conduct trend and industry research to inform PR and marketing efforts
Support advanced measurement and reporting for campaigns
Provide general organizational and administrative support to client teams
Success Factors
College graduate with a PR, Communications, or related degree—or equivalent experience—and a strong interest in PR and communications
Enthusiastic self‑starter with a positive, proactive attitude
Strong writing, editing, and attention‑to‑detail skills
Comfortable navigating social media and digital platforms
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
Background in journalism, English, political campaigns, technology, or marketing is a plus
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to client work
Additional Internship Details
This is a paid, six‑month internship at $20 per hour, with a performance review at the three‑month mark. Top‑performing interns may be considered for full‑time employment.
This internship is based in our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices and requires a hybrid schedule of 2 days in‑office per week.
Location & Work Environment The internship can be performed remotely or in‑house, depending on the candidate’s location. Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in‑office days per week. For other states, remote work is available.
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