Public Relations Intern

Job Description

Public Relations Intern | Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR)

The Tone:
This is an in-person Public Relations Intern position at Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR), located at our Midtown office in New York City for Summer 2026. RPR is a prominent, full-service, mid-size public relations agency with over three decades of industry leadership. We have cultivated a strong reputation for effectively launching and elevating brands, consistently securing top-tier media placements across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. Our diverse client roster spans business, technology, real estate, finance, luxury consumer products, sustainability, entertainment, health and wellness, social impact, and nonprofit sectors. The RPR Internship Program is meticulously designed as a challenging platform to provide interns with real-world experience and significant professional development opportunities. This program emphasizes practical work experience and allows interns to gain in-depth knowledge of public relations through direct involvement with our team on client projects and campaign contributions. Interns will be fully immersed in our collaborative work environment, contributing actively by sharing ideas and opinions, and working alongside industry experts within a particular practice area of the company. The experience provided will meet criteria for academic credit, and RPR will complete necessary paperwork for course credit from accredited academic institutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20-30 hours a week)
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Mission: To gain practical public relations experience and professional development by contributing to client projects and campaigns.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Media Research: Compile targeted contact and media lists, and conduct thorough research and market analysis to inform strategic public relations initiatives.
• Content Support: Actively assist with the writing, drafting, and refinement of various communication materials, including press releases, media advisories, and pitches.
• Document Management: Review and edit a range of internal and external agency documents as needed, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and professional standards.
• Media Monitoring & Reporting: Systematically create article clippings and compile detailed reports to track media coverage and measure campaign performance.
• Project Assistance: Provide essential support with the scheduling and coordination of events, and offer general assistance to the team to address diverse client needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior, pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is explicitly required for this role.
• Skills: Possess strong written and verbal communication abilities; demonstrate effective time management skills with the capacity to prioritize workload; exhibit a goal-oriented and self-motivated approach with a commitment to learning.
• Bonus: Previous public relations internship experience is a plus.