Media & PR Relations Intern Job at Gesture in New York

Media & PR Relations Intern
Location: ONSITE / IN-OFFICE NYC / HYBRID

Internship Duration: 6 MONTHS

Department: Marketing Operations

Type: Internship | Part-Time or Full-Time | Paid or Academic Credit

About Us
Gesture is a relationship technology company redefining how brands engage, convert, and retain customers through data-driven, real-world experiences.

Our flagship platform, Reach360, enables brands to execute what we call Tangible Personable Marketing—combining the precision of digital targeting with the emotional impact of physical delivery. Unlike traditional MarTech, Gesture owns the entire ecosystem: first-party data, intelligent audience selection, logistics execution, real-time performance tracking, and continuous optimization.

On the consumer side, Gesture operates a rapidly growing mobile platform that allows people to send meaningful physical gestures instantly—creating powerful moments while generating rich behavioral data that strengthens everything we build.

Where We’re Headed
Gesture is investing aggressively in AI-driven intelligence to power the next generation of marketing and commerce using a gift-centric approach. Our roadmap focuses on:

Building intelligence that anticipates, adapts, and compounds—predicting intent, optimizing campaigns in real time, and delivering deeply personalized experiences driven by real-world behavior, all through systems that continuously learn and improve with every interaction.

Building intelligence directly into the core of how campaigns are planned, executed, and measured—at scale.

Building the infrastructure for how brands will compete in a post-digital-fatigue world.

About the Role
The Media & PR Relations Intern will support external communications by identifying media opportunities, building relationships with journalists, and helping secure press coverage for Gesture and its CEO. You’ll learn how modern PR works for startups and executives.

Responsibilities

Research and compile media lists of relevant outlets, podcasts, and journalists.

Draft press briefs, bios, and outreach materials.

Support coordination of interviews, appearances, and speaking engagements.

Track coverage and maintain media archives.

Qualifications

Interest in public relations, marketing, or media production.

Strong research and written communication skills.

Professional email and correspondence etiquette.

Detail-oriented and proactive.

What You Can Gain From a Gesture Internship

“Build Something That Ships” Guarantee: Every intern contributes to a real project that goes live — no busywork.

Professional Growth & Mentorship: 1:1 Mentorship with Executives for biweekly growth sessions.

Founders’ Roundtable: Exclusive fireside-style meetings with the CEO and leadership team.

AI Playground Access: Safe sandbox for interns to experiment with AI tools for content creation, data, and storytelling.

Leadership Lunch Series: Informal weekly sessions with team leaders.

Real team access to email & workspace.

Intern of the Month Spotlight on LinkedIn and internal newsletters.

CEO Dinner Experience for top interns.

Other Internship Benefits & Perks

“Make a Gesture Day”: Each intern receives credit to send a surprise gift.

Gesture swag pack, exclusive branded gear (hoodie, water bottle, or cap).

Modern New York office with creative work zones, media studio, and collaboration spaces.

Paid Team Lunches or Coffee Hours.

Application Process
Submit a resume outlining relevant experience, a brief cover letter highlighting your key skills, achievements, and what excites you, and optional portfolio samples or coursework.

Compensation & Culture
Gesture is committed to maintaining fair, transparent, and performance-driven compensation practices. Compensation may include a fixed stipend, commissions, bonuses, equity, annual performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a startup environment, embodying curiosity, grit, and a builder’s mindset.

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