PR Intern

Thatcher+Co.•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thatcher+Co. is a strategic communications and public relations firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Salt Lake City and Silicon Valley. We work with CEOs, boards and leadership teams across sectors — Fortune 100 companies, high-growth startups, countries, universities, religious institutions and nonprofits — helping them navigate the complexities of reputation, crisis, policy and growth. Founded by Brad Thatcher in 2008, the firm is led by senior practitioners who are in the room with clients, not managing from a distance. We are generalists. Our interns don’t get siloed into one account or one industry. You’ll be exposed to the full range of what strategic communications looks like across sectors, which means the learning curve is steep — and that’s the point. At Thatcher+Co., interns work directly alongside senior strategists on live client accounts. You’ll sit in on calls, contribute to real deliverables and build skills that translate immediately into a communications career — whether that’s here or elsewhere. We’re a smaller firm, and a seasoned team, which means there’s no shortage of opportunity to make an impact. We’re looking for someone who wants to be here and work on exciting projects, clients and campaigns. You will learn and contribute meaningfully.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
Strong, clean writer — you care about clarity and grammar
Genuinely curious about how organizations communicate, manage reputation and tell their stories
Organized and self-directed — you can manage multiple tasks without waiting to be told what’s next
Comfortable in a fast-paced, agency environment where everyone contributes
Has strong skill levels with standard workplace tools including Microsoft Teams and Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience or relevant coursework in PR, communications, advertising or marketing preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor media daily for client coverage, industry trends and competitive developments.
Conduct research that directly informs client strategy.
Build and maintain targeted media lists across broadcast, print, digital and social platforms.
Gather research for written deliverables including proposals, news releases, media backgrounders and client communications.
Research venues for planned events, build attendee lists and identify speaking opportunities for clients.
Assist account teams with day-to-day needs, contributing to the operational rhythm that keeps client work moving forward.
Participate in team meetings, brainstorms and internal discussions.
Show up with ideas, not just notes.