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About the Role

Interns will work closely with national and global experts, policymakers, corporations, advocates, and nonprofits to advance education. This internship offers a 12-week program focused on public relations within the education sector, providing hands-on experience in client engagement, media relations, and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor education trades and mainstream media and compile daily or weekly media clips for the team and clients
• Research key client issues and develop media insights, policy trackers, and other key deliverables
• Draft written materials such as press releases and advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, etc.
• Support media relations outreach, including the creation of media lists, pitches, and interview prep materials
• General account support, including internal and client calls as required and other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Self-motivated, friendly, detail-oriented, deadline driven and eager to learn
• Collaborative with ability to maintain self-management on projects and tasks
• Interest in and basic knowledge of US education system (early childhood, K-12, higher education) and global education issues and trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
• Prior experience with Slack, Zoom, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and other programs a plus
• Knowledge of and facility with appropriate and ethical use of AI tools, including Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, NotebookLLM, among others
• Strong writing and editing skills or experience writing for a variety of platforms, voices and tone
• Knowledge of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Substack
• Interest in a career in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or communications and marketing
• Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your prior work experience and indicate your desired hourly salary in $US Dollars that falls within the above stated available salary range for this role.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Slack
• Zoom
• Meltwater
• Muck Rack
• Canva
• AI tools (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, NotebookLLM)
• Social media tools and platforms (LinkedIn, X, Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Substack)

Location

• New York, NY
• Remote
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Full-time internship
• Remote
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Internship

Salary/Compensations

• Paid internship with some benefits eligible

Benefits

• Some benefits eligible
• Can be used to earn course credit

About the Company

• Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has become one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies in the world.
• Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, PRovoke Media’s 100 Best Agencies in the U.S., 60 Best Agencies in Europe, and Midsize Agency of the Year in 2022.
• FINN’s success is a result of organic client growth combined with integrating new companies and new people into the agency through a common philosophy.
• With approximately 1,300 professionals across 37 locations, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
• FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI.
• Headquartered in New York, FINN operates in numerous global locations.
• For more information, visit finnpartners.com and follow us on LinkedIn (@finnpartners).