Paid Communications Intern – Media & PR in NYC (Hybrid)

Excel Sports Management, LLC.; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid internship

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Excel Sports Management is offering a paid Communications Intern program in New York with a hybrid schedule. Interns work roughly 24–29.9 hours weekly, split across the NY office and remote days, gaining experience in media relations, press materials, and client communications.

The role requires rising seniors or graduate students, with a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree acceptable. The program runs Jan 11, 2027 through May 6, 2027, with in-office days and dedicated advisor coordination.

Formación

• Must have strong storytelling, editorial, and writing skills.
• Must be collaborative, engaging, and a self-starter.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must demonstrate social intelligence and the ability to communicate and connect effectively and personably, adjusting communication styles based on the audience and situation.
• Must demonstrate uncompromising ethics, integrity, and sound judgment, with a consistent focus on doing what is right.

Responsabilidades

• Learn how to develop, edit, and proofread materials, including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, and other materials.
• Conduct background research and compile and analyze media and competitor coverage.
• Monitor media and track coverage in real time; develop client-facing reports; and support the development of program recaps.
• Engage with and establish relationships with media and influencers.
• Develop and regularly update media lists and editorial calendars.
• Under the guidance and supervision of senior team members, manage reactive media requests and proactively pitch client announcements and initiatives.
• Support relevant Communications leads on various projects across Talent, Brands, and Properties.
• Provide administrative support to the entire Communications team, including managing a shared calendar and tracking interview requests and coverage.
• Develop and distribute regular internal and external communications materials, such as newsletters, media blasts, and weekly status reports.
• Monitor media placements for client coverage.
• Assist the Communications team with research on clients, media outlets, and reporters to identify potential coverage opportunities.
• Learn to develop and curate innovative storylines for clients.
• Develop relationships with local reporters and pitch clients for feature stories.
• Assist the Communications Department in developing pitch opportunities for the agency and Brand Marketing clients.
• Learn to use public relations platforms, such as Cision, to research and develop media lists.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Storytelling & writing

Editorial skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Ethics & integrity

Communication style adaptation

Educación

Senior standing in college

Graduate school

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Excel Sports Management is offering a paid Communications Intern program in New York with a hybrid schedule. Interns work roughly 24–29.9 hours weekly, split across the NY office and remote days, gaining experience in media relations, press materials, and client communications.

The role requires rising seniors or graduate students, with a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree acceptable. The program runs Jan 11, 2027 through May 6, 2027, with in-office days and dedicated advisor coordination.