Summer 2026: Public Relations Intern (May to August)

Shark Ninja Operating•Needham, MA

45d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026 Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire. Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You'll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next — fast. This role: The Public Relations Intern will play an important role in the day-to-day execution of our PR strategy for both Shark and Ninja brands and products. We need someone who can step in, take responsibility, and very quickly understand the brand(s) you work on and begin contributing. This person must have a willingness to learn, have strong attention to detail, exhibit curiosity, basic experience in business writing and have a cursory knowledge of the media and social influencer ecosystem.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program
Majoring in or early experience in PR or related experience across marketing, social or influencer strategy
Must be able to come into SharkNinja's Needham, MA office 5 days per week
Understanding of how the media works; understanding of larger marketing mix and how PR fits in
Excellent writing skills, ability to write and edit communications materials for a wide range of audiences

Responsibilities

Assist the PR manager, and work with cross-functional peers in the creation of consumer, brand, and product-driven earned coverage strategies for the US
Assist in the creation and execution of PR product and brand activations to elevate awareness, brand love and achieve breakthrough performance and goals
Track and report on project and campaign progress and final results of activations
Support the setting of clear and measurable objectives for PR initiatives and campaigns
Seek creative ways to amplify and extend brand and product reach through earned media and influencer coverage
Manage the approval workflow process for press materials
Partner cross-functionally with brand marketing, digital, and sales to align on product information such a key messaging, launch dates and inventory
Track and measure earned coverage and contribute recommendations for real-time optimizations
Manage media product requests and coordinate with warehouses/shipping to distribute samples
Perform other duties as required/assigned by the PR Manager