Corporate Communications Intern: PR, Social & Storytelling

Smartly

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smartly is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to join our Marketing team for Fall 2026. You will gain hands-on experience across corporate communications, PR, and social media while working with the Senior Director of Global Communications to learn executive messaging and global brand storytelling.

This is a paid, hybrid internship that requires initiative, contributes ideas, and helps move high-impact initiatives forward.

Qualifications

Strong writing skills adaptable to different audiences.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Interest in marketing with focus on communications/PR/social media.
Curious, proactive and able to take initiative.
Creative thinker with storytelling skills.
Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Support internal, executive, and corporate communications initiatives, including content for company-wide updates and messaging.
Coordinate planning, timelines, and logistics for communications initiatives.
Contribute to presentations, reports, and internal documentation.
Build and maintain media lists and conduct journalist research.
Monitor news cycles, industry trends, and competitive activity.
Assist with press materials, pitches and press releases.
Assist in developing content calendars and campaign ideas.
Identify opportunities to amplify internal and external initiatives.