Communications Intern

The New York Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The New York Times Company is hiring a Communications Intern to support external communications across digital and print platforms, from researching media pitches to creating content for various multimedia channels. The intern will help craft stories that embody the Times' mission and culture while supporting employee experience for 6,000 staff and reinforcing 170 years of journalistic values.

We are seeking an undergraduate with a strong interest in communications, who is resourceful,

Qualifications

• Undergrad student focused on Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Project Management, or Writing; a strategic thinker with a strong interest in media relations.
• Familiarity with data software tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for a broad range of communications channels including digital, print, reports, presentations, newsletters, videos, etc.
• Collaborate with creative professionals to develop multimedia content, including graphics, social and web posts, long-form narratives and videos.
• Assist with media inquiries and coordinate interviews from newsroom camera, radio interviews and on-site filming.
• Pitch stories to media outlets and perform public relations research as directed.
• Organize and help compile data-driven reports on the successes and challenges of the team’s efforts.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and NYT mission.

Skills

Data software tools

Education

Undergraduate student in Communications

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

To help us do this essential work, The New York Times is hiring a Communications Intern. The person in this role will join our Communications team and be responsible for assisting the team with all aspects of the communications ecosystem, from researching media pitches, compiling data-driven media coverage reports to creating content for a variety of digital and multimedia platforms and vehicles, telling stories that embody the spirit, strength of character and mission of The Times. The intern will be a trusted steward of our mission and culture across the organization, helping to improve the employee experience for our 6,000 employees, while reinforcing the values that have sustained us over the past 170 years.

We are looking for a talented and creative individual with a strong interest in communications who is resourceful and can work at a fast pace to support external communications efforts across all facets of our organization.

About Our Summer Internships

• The duration is 10 weeks long, starting on June 7, 2027.
• The rate of pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.
• Interns work 35 hours per week.
• This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for a broad range of communications and channels, including digital, print, reports, presentations, newsletters, videos, etc.
• Collaborate with creative professionals to develop multimedia content, including graphics, social and web posts, long-form narratives and videos.
• Assist with media inquiries, including coordination of interviews from our newsroom camera, radio interviews and on-site filming of interviews.
• Pitch stories to relevant media outlets and perform public relations research at the direction of External Communications staff.
• Organize and help compile data driven reports on the successes and challenges of the communications team’s efforts.
• Demonstrates support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student focused on Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Project Management, or Writing; a strategic thinker with a strong interest in media relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with data software tools

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The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$20 - $20 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

If you’re an engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

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