Public Relations Intern
About The Position
The Public Relations Intern supports the Public Relations team by creating compelling written content and assisting with day-to-day media relations efforts tied to ESRTâs portfolio, including the iconic Empire State Building. This role contributes to drafting press releases, media pitches, blog posts, executive remarks, and media plans; supports proactive and reactive media outreach; and assists with media monitoring, reporting, and organization of press materials and contact lists. The intern also helps coordinate on-site press opportunities, tower lighting ceremonies, and celebrity visits, while tracking pop culture, business, and real estate trends to identify timely storytelling opportunities. Full-time: 40 hours per week from June 1st, 2026, until August 7th, 2026 Location: Onsite at 111 W 33rd Street, New York NY
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and results-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional, polite demeanor in public-facing role
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 is preferred
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Responsibilities
- Draft press releases, media alerts, media pitches, blog posts, executive remarks and talking points, and media plans
- Assist on-site with press and filming opportunities, Empire State Building tower lighting ceremonies, and celebrity visits
- Assist with proactive media pitching and reactive media leads
- Assist with daily media monitoring and reporting of key PR metrics
- Organize media contact lists and press materials and keep up to date for pitching and press release distribution
- Monitor pop culture, business and real estate trends to identify opportunities to insert the Empire State Building and ESRT into the stories
- Maintain and expand media archives (photography, b-roll)
- Assist with development of overarching PR/content plans
- Assist with development of brand stylebooks
- Additional responsibilities as directed
Benefits
- Networking opportunities to get to know fellow interns and key leaders throughout ESRT
- An individual project to be presented to executive leadership
- Company sponsored lunches with leadership and outings
- Tour of the Empire State Building Observatory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
