Summer 2026 Special Situations Apprentice

Prosek Partners•New York, NY

7h•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

At Prosek Partners, the stories we tell impact the global economy. Prosek’s Special Situations Apprentice Program offers post graduate students the opportunity to launch their careers in financial communications. Our 6-month program is designed to train the next generation of PR agency professionals. In this program, you’ll get the chance to work in a fast-paced environment alongside some of the biggest household financial services names in the world and play a critical role on the Special Situations team. You are expected to have the ability to juggle multiple projects in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Our special situations team guides companies through pivotal milestones and events in their evolutions, from transformative M&A to reputation-defining crises. We help companies “nail the narrative” and secure lasting buy-in with the audiences that matter most. Program Overview and Responsibilities Real Work Experience Prosek Apprentices will do tasks such as: Daily Administrative Do daily monitoring and analysis of key trends and activity impacting current and potential transaction activity Provide ongoing updates and customization of pitch decks League table tracking and submission Project management, tracking and reporting Learn to monitor SEC and legal filings Media Relations Secure relevant media opportunities on behalf of clients, including embargoed media exclusives around strategic announcements Assist Prosek team with client media prep sessions Develop a keen understanding and knowledge of the media landscape Develop and maintain strong relationships with reporters who cover your clients’ transactions/announcements Writing Deliver first drafts of external and internal client communications, including but not limited to: press releases, messaging, memos, fight letters, FAQ/Q&A, fact sheets, investor presentations, talking points, management scripts, media briefing materials, and related transaction documents, etc. Professional Development and Training Prosek’s Boot Camp program is a curriculum curated and taught by top leaders across the firm on a weekly basis throughout the program. Our Boot Camps are designed to educate Apprentices on both PR and our client sectors. Topics of education include: Writing 101 Professional Optics Capital Markets and Asset Management Professional Services and Financial Technology Wealth Management and Banking Internal Network and Support We invest heavily into the growth and support for our Prosek Apprentices, pairing each Apprentice with a manager, a media buddy and a mentor. Managers are responsible for identifying their Apprentice’s strengths, areas for development, and interests to ensure they’re given the right tools to succeed. Mentors provide support to Apprentices as they acclimate to a new environment and corporate culture. Throughout the Apprentice Program, we will be assessing the apprentice’s performance to determine readiness for promotion to Assistant Account Executive, taking into consideration performance and business needs at the time.

Requirements

Completed BS/BA degree by the start of the program.
Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology, and B2B communications.
Strong interest in “special situations work” including mergers & acquisitions, shareholder activism, crisis and litigation support, and more.
Strong analytical, research, written, and verbal skills.
Possess a team player mindset and willingness to work collaboratively.
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced culture
Have solid research and critical thinking skills along with strong time management and prioritization skills.
Extreme attention to detail is a must.

Nice To Haves

Strongly encouraged (but not required) to have prior PR internship(s).

Responsibilities

Daily monitoring and analysis of key trends and activity impacting current and potential transaction activity
Provide ongoing updates and customization of pitch decks
League table tracking and submission
Project management, tracking and reporting
Learn to monitor SEC and legal filings
Secure relevant media opportunities on behalf of clients, including embargoed media exclusives around strategic announcements
Assist Prosek team with client media prep sessions
Develop a keen understanding and knowledge of the media landscape
Develop and maintain strong relationships with reporters who cover your clients’ transactions/announcements
Deliver first drafts of external and internal client communications, including but not limited to: press releases, messaging, memos, fight letters, FAQ/Q&A, fact sheets, investor presentations, talking points, management scripts, media briefing materials, and related transaction documents, etc.