PR Intern

Public Relations Intern
Application Deadline:

8 May 2026

Department:

02. Marketing & Communications

Employment Type:

Internship

Location:

New York City, New York

Reporting To:

Manager, Public Relations

Compensation:

$17.00 / hour

Description
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. JED seeks a strategic PR Intern to join the team.

Details

Manager:

Manager, Public Relations

Timeline:

June – August 2026

The Mission:

Protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults nationwide.

Your Mission (Responsibilities)

System Superhero:

Keep our PR engines running smoothly by maintaining tracking and content management systems like the JED PR Asana Tracker, FINN PR Asana Tracker, JED/FINN Content Calendar, and the PR tracker managed by Liza.

Media Master:

Support our media distribution list and help us reach the right people through platforms like CisionOne, TVEyes, and Campaign Monitor.

Social Star:

Help develop JED’s thought leadership on LinkedIn, ensuring our voice is loud, clear, and perfectly aligned with current news.

Engagement Expert:

Create "coffee chat" email templates to connect with journalists and help us keep the conversation going.

Research Guru:

Dive into mental health and suicide prevention research to curate top-tier content for our monthly news bulletin.

Inbox Ace:

Manage the JED PR media inbox, triaging inquiries like a pro and working with the dream team (Justin, Meghan, and Shani).

Communications Sidekick:

Provide direct support to the PR Director and Manager by drafting talking points and responding to student interview requests.

The Big Project:

Take the lead on a Time-Bound Project—drafting a press pitch and media list for a real-world outreach campaign.

Your Superpowers (Skills)

Design Savvy:

You’ve got the knowledge and you know how to apply it to create eye-catching work.

Adobe InDesign Pro:

You’re comfortable doing light layout work and making quick updates to one‑pager designs.

Creative Flair:

You have a strong attention to detail and a knack for reviewing graphics that resonate across marketing channels.

Team Player:

You’re a great communicator who loves collaborating with different teams to bring projects to life.

Who This Is For (aka: Are we a match?)

You’re currently enrolled in a U.S.-based college or graduate program or are a recent graduate.

You’re looking for an hourly internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience (and yes—this is a paid opportunity).

Hoping for academic credit? We’ll take a look:

HR will review your coursework to see if it aligns.

Credit isn’t guaranteed—it depends on your school + program fit.

This internship is all about learning and experience:

It does not guarantee a full‑time role at the end.

You’re based in the U.S. and are legally authorized to work here at the time of hire and throughout the internship

We’re not able to sponsor employment visas for this role (now or in the future)

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