Communications Intern

The New York Times • New York, NY

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is hiring a Communications Intern to support its Communications team across the communications ecosystem. The intern will assist with researching media pitches, compiling data-driven media coverage reports, and creating content for digital and multimedia platforms that reflects the mission and culture of The Times. The role also supports external communications efforts across the organization and contributes to the employee experience for the company’s 6,000 employees.

The internship lasts 10 weeks, begins June 7, 2027, and is based in New York City in a hybrid work arrangement. Interns work 35 hours per week. The hourly pay rate is $20.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student focused on Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Project Management, or Writing.
• Strategic thinker with a strong interest in media relations.
• Resourceful and able to work at a fast pace to support external communications efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data software tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for communications channels and materials, including digital and print content, reports, presentations, newsletters, and videos.
• Collaborate with creative professionals to develop multimedia content, including graphics, social and web posts, long-form narratives, and videos.
• Maintain media lists, track media coverage, and help compile press coverage reports.
• Assist with media inquiries, including coordinating newsroom camera interviews, radio interviews, and on-site filming of interviews.
• Pitch stories to relevant media outlets and conduct public relations research at the direction of External Communications staff.
• Organize and help compile data-driven reports on the successes and challenges of the communications team’s efforts.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to The Times’ mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed