New York City 2027 Internship - Summer 2027

TrailRunner International•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The strategic communications consultancy TrailRunner International is seeking high-energy, detail-oriented, service-minded interns to support the firm’s clients around the world. Interns work 40 hours per week starting June 7 - August 6. 2027 in any of the following office locations: Dallas/Fort Worth, Nashville, New York City, and Truckee, California. Our internship program is available to college rising seniors, recent graduates and graduate degree students. TrailRunner interns serve as the pipeline for our full-time two-year Analyst (new graduate) positions. 70% of our Analysts begin their careers at TrailRunner as interns. The TrailRunner internship program is a paid internship designed to be educational, gratifying and valuable. Each intern will be assigned to 2-4 client teams and will work as an active team member. Interns will have structured assignments, regular check-ins, and additional development resources along the way. Our goal is to ensure that interns learn about the communications industry and develop their skills including research, writing, pitching and organizational skills such as project management.

Requirements

Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
Unwavering commitment to helping clients and teammates win
Ability to maintain poise and good humor in dynamic, high-intensity situations
Strong work ethic, personal drive, and intellectual curiosity
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, analytical, and research skills
Commitment to teamwork, learning, and excellence and a high degree of integrity
Ability to organize and prioritize work

Nice To Haves

A degree in public relations, communications, finance, business, or other related field is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Assist client teams in providing exceptional communication support to TrailRunner International’s global clients
Compile and maintain media lists of relevant reporters, publications, conferences and awards for client awareness; assist in researching, briefing and coordinating events, interviews, conferences, podcasts, and other client initiatives
Produce high-quality first drafts of memos, briefing documents, research and analysis, and other common client-driven work products
Coordinate project plans, internal meetings, and initiatives on client accounts
Research and complete business briefings for current and prospective clients
Monitor and maintain client topical awareness on relevant industry, competitor and company news
Research and summarize broader trends in the media
Use conventional and creative means to gather intel on behalf of clients and prospects
Learn and adapt in an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing environment