Summer 2019 Public Relations Intern

Nadine Johnson & Associates (NJA), a leading NYC public relations firm, is looking for interns for our summer 2019 program. The ideal candidates will have some knowledge of public relations, along with a strong interest in art, design, architecture, or hospitality.

The ideal candidate would be available five days per week (partial days OK). While compensation is not provided, we do offer a daily stipend of $30 to cover transportation and lunch, and/or school credit if applicable to your program. Internships will last approximately 3 months, based on academic schedules and other commitments.

Tasks assigned will contribute to the intern’s development, experience and interest in the field of PR.

·        Have some experience with (and interest) in public relations

·        Have a genuine interest in art, design, architecture, hospitality and/or knowledge of luxury brands

·        Have a zeal for reading, learning and news, including an interest in print and online media

·        Be a strong writer, good speller, and precise grammarian

·        Enjoy doing research and find the pursuit of information to be intrinsically rewarding

·        Be a team player and an effective communicator - the type of person who is comfortable speaking face-to-face with staffers of all levels, and not just communicating over Gchat

·        Love dogs! Our office dog Lupo has his own Instagram and provides our staff with endless entertainment

·        Executing press clips and maintaining press reports

·        Providing administrative support including research, clipping and coordination

·        Overseeing organization, reading, and capturing of coverage in numerous periodicals

·        Using Google Alerts and other tools to track additional coverage

·        Learning to pitch and identifying appropriate editorial staff

·        Assisting with taking RSVP’s for events

·        Assisting with the preparation of event materials such as facebooks and tip sheets

·        Assisting account executives with additional organizational tasks as needed

·        Research projects for the Social Media team

If this all sounds like a team you might like to join, please email interns@nadinejohnson.com with a resume and a short description of yourself and why you're interested.

We are taking applications now but will start interviewing in late February 2019.