Summer Internship

Axicom • New York, NY

8h • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are Axicom, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication.

We're proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we've delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world's most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists.
About Axicom
Axicom is a specialized PR and integrated marketing communications agency at the intersection of AI and technology - where the future is being built. As part of Burson and WPP, we combine the agility and expertise of a specialist technology firm with the resources and reach of a global powerhouse. We're intrapreneurs: a small, nimble team inside a powerful international network, and that's exactly how we like it.
About the Role
We're seeking an aspiring communications professional for our paid 12-week summer internship. You're an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial individual with a keen curiosity for the ever-evolving tech landscape, eager to explore both B2B and B2C communications.
Dive headfirst into real-world projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in client service, research, and media relations with our leading tech brands. Launch your career, contributing directly to impactful campaigns from one of our U.S. offices: Austin, San Francisco, or New York.

Requirements

• Genuine enthusiasm for the technology industry and a passion for telling its stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and strong proofreading abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all your work, from research to reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for creating professional documents, presentations, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Media intelligence platforms (Brandwatch, Signal AI, Muck Rack)
• AI tools (ChatGPT and emerging technologies)

Responsibilities

• Support our PR teams in executing communication strategies for leading B2B and B2C tech clients.
• Assist in crafting compelling content, including press releases, media alerts, blog posts, and website copy, bringing tech narratives to life.
• Research media outlets and identify key journalists for targeted outreach.
• Draft engaging pitch emails and follow up to secure valuable media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage, track industry trends, and analyze insights for client reports.
• Support the planning and execution of PR events, from product launches to industry conferences.
• Assist with event logistics, coordination with vendors, and on-site media relations.
• Actively participate in team meetings, brainstorms, and client calls, bringing your fresh perspective to problem-solving.
• Maintain essential media lists and editorial calendars, ensuring seamless workflow.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed