Spring Intern, Publicity - Part Time

AdsWizz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SiriusXM is seeking a Publicity Intern to support a dynamic Communications team. This role offers hands-on experience in media relations, sports and news coverage, and audience storytelling across multiple platforms.

You'll assist with day-to-day press outreach, draft materials, monitor coverage, and help organize media events while learning best practices in strategic communications. Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates with strong writing and collaboration, and a U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with media monitoring or communications tools is a plus.
• Interest in media, storytelling, sports and news is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Publicity team with day-to-day communications initiatives and media relations focused on sports, news, and talk programming.
• Monitor and track media coverage across print, broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Compile regular media coverage reports, press recaps and communications metrics.
• Conduct research on media outlets, journalists, industry trends and competitive activity.
• Help develop and maintain targeted media lists and editorial calendars.
• Assist with drafting and proofreading press materials, including press releases and pitches.
• Assist with media events, interviews and other communications activities.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Media monitoring tools

AI tools awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing/English/Broadcasting

Tools

Muck Rack

Critical Mention

Job description

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be efforlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM:

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle sevices to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:

SiriusXM is seeking a Publicity Intern interested in gaining hands‑on experience supporting a dynamic Communications team. This role offers the opportunity to learn how strategic communications and media relations help shape the stories behind one of the world's leading audio entertainment companies. The Communications team supports a broad portfolio of content and business initiatives across music, entertainment, comedy, podcasting, sports and news. While the internship will provide exposure across all of these categories, we're looking for someone with a particular passion and focus on sports and news and an interest in the media landscape surrounding both.

What you'll do:

• Assist the Publicity team with day‑to‑day communications initiatives and media relations efforts focused heavily on sports, news and talk programming.
• Monitor and track media coverage across print, broadcast, digital and social platforms.
• Compile regular media coverage reports, press recaps and communications metrics.
• Conduct research on media outlets, journalists, industry trends and competitive activity.
• Help develop and maintain targeted media lists and editorial calendars.
• Assist with drafting and proofreading press materials, including press releases, media alerts, and reporter pitches.
• Assist with media events, interviews, press announcements and other communications activities.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you'll need:

• Internships are open to current students enrolled at a university (MBA students graduating by January 2028 are preferred) and recent graduates who graduated within the 12‑month period prior to the start of the internship.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in media, storytelling, and the evolving communications landscape.
• Passion for sports and news, with curiosity about the media, personalities, and stories shaping both the sports and political industries.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with media monitoring or communications tools such as Muck Rack and Critical Mention is a plus.
• A collaborative attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn.
• Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $18/hr. and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.