PR Intern - Summer 2026

Ann Taylor • New York, NY

4d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

About us Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us? The Public Relations intern, Ann Taylor & LOFT, will work with the PR team to manage projects, programs, and processes so they meet the business objectives and goals of the department. Internship Details Collaborate with the PR team to fulfill daily sample requests for influencers and fashion editors. Assist with the Sample Room - change seasons as appropriate , track style numbers, remove dropped pieces from the line. Assist with packing and coordinating influencer mailings for Summer and Fall. Monitor online and print industry publications daily for coverage. Tracking influencer posts and impressions, magazine credits and updating Excel document of press hits. Create, utilize , and maintain reports- spreadsheets, databases. Update press contact lists. Internship Qualification Authentic, curious, and passionate Enrolled in an accredited degree program Proficient with Microsoft office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) A knowledge of social media: TikTok and Instagram is a plus. Following fashion influencers and aware of the fashion influencer community also a plus Strong verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and creatively Excellent organizational and time management skills. Program Details The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the class es of 202 6 and 202 7 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Haven Well Within, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to wor k hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project . The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr. This internship position will be based out of our Ann Taylor & LOFT office location in New York, NY. KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations . Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location . Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future . We are not providing sponsorship for this position. Applicant Requirements J unior or senior (Class of 202 6 and 202 7 ) Master's students not eligible Resume and portfolio ( portfolios only need ed for Design Applications ) Available June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 #LI-LL1

Requirements

• Authentic, curious, and passionate
• Enrolled in an accredited degree program
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and creatively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Junior or senior (Class of 202 6 and 202 7 )
• Available June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• A knowledge of social media: TikTok and Instagram is a plus.
• Following fashion influencers and aware of the fashion influencer community also a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PR team to fulfill daily sample requests for influencers and fashion editors.
• Assist with the Sample Room - change seasons as appropriate , track style numbers, remove dropped pieces from the line.
• Assist with packing and coordinating influencer mailings for Summer and Fall.
• Monitor online and print industry publications daily for coverage.
• Tracking influencer posts and impressions, magazine credits and updating Excel document of press hits.
• Create, utilize , and maintain reports- spreadsheets, databases.
• Update press contact lists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed