Public Relations Fall 2025 Internship
Public Relations Fall 2025 Internship
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Priority deadline: July 6 2025
Application deadline: July 11 2025
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700 storytellers and strategists is shaping whats next in communications with experience that spans consumer technology climate and sustainability education healthcare philanthropy real estate travel hospitality and arts and culture to name a few. Since 2022 its acquired nine firms including: BerlinRosen Civitas Public Affairs Group Derris Glen Echo Group Inkhouse M18 Message Lab Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: .
People of color people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
Orchestra is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fall 2025 Public Relations Internship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience in strategic communications public affairs media advocacy and brand storytelling across a wide range of industries.
Interns will be embedded on a specific team with opportunities to collaborate across departments and accounts. Youll contribute to both long-term and day-to-day projects learning the fundamentals of communications strategy media relations writing pitching and client service in a fast-paced agency environment.
Our client portfolio spans sectors such as technology real estate social impact consumer goods and moreoffering a dynamic and engaging internship experience. Interns are invited to observe meetings attend events and contribute to real work that builds foundational skills for a future career in communications.
- Duration: Late August through December 2025
- Location: Hybrid internship based in our New York N.Y. or Washington D.C. offices (minimum 3 days/week in-office)
Note: Internships in Arts & Culture Consumer Gaming and Lifestyle & Hospitality are only available in our New York N.Y. office.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As an intern you will
- Learn the fundamentals of communications strategy media relations and brand storytelling
- Support daily client work including research media list building task tracking and meeting prep
- Draft and edit press releases pitches memos social content and reports
- Monitor media coverage industry trends and competitor activity
- Organize media clips internal files and client deliverables
- Join internal meetings attend client calls and contribute to team operations
- Collaborate on additional cross-functional projects with staff guidance
Qualifications:
- Rising college junior or senior postgraduate student or non-student with relevant interest or experience
- Strong writing and communication skills; able to produce clear concise public-facing materials
- Demonstrated interest in public relations strategic communications media or current events
- Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Self-motivated and team-oriented with a proactive solutions-focused mindset
- Professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Digital and social media savvy; eager to learn new platforms and tools
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2025
BerlinRosen: BerlinRosen specializes in public affairs and strategic communications with a focus on high-impact storytelling across issue advocacy campaigns corporate communications and media strategy. Interns will work closely with a team and gain exposure to areas such as media relations digital strategy crisis communications and public affairs.
- Hours: 40 hours/week with a daily 30 min unpaid lunch break MondayFriday (flexibility may be required based on client needs)
- Location: New York N.Y. or Washington D.C. (hybrid 3 days in-office minimum)
- Salary: $18/hour
Derris: Derris focuses on holistic brand storytelling and marketing through public relations and strategic communications. Interns collaborate with teams across the firm including content and creative influencer marketing and in-person client experiences.
- Hours: Up to 21 hours/week 3 days/week (TuesdayThursday) roughly 9 a.m.5 p.m. ET
- Location: New York N.Y. (in-office Tuesday through Thursday)
- Salary: $16.50/hour
Internships are available on the following teams:
Arts & Culture (BerlinRosen): Partners with visionary institutions shaping the future of cities through arts architecture design and education.
Cities Real Estate & Public Affairs (BerlinRosen): Leads campaigns across commercial real estate affordable housing labor advocacy and healthcare. Clients range from civic institutions to developers and public health coalitions.
Consumer & Lifestyle (Derris): Builds strategic narratives for brands in lifestyle fashion beauty and wellness.
Gaming (BerlinRosen): Works with top B2B and B2C brands in gaming digital entertainment and emerging technologies.
Impact (BerlinRosen): Supports national philanthropies advocacy groups and nonprofits. Focuses on media relations digital organizing and mobilizing targeted audiences to act.
Legal Affairs and Crisis Communications (BerlinRosen): Supports clients navigating litigation reputational threats and major legal victories in areas such as civil rights higher ed media and philanthropy.
Lifestyle & Hospitality (BerlinRosen): Manages PR for top brands in travel tourism hospitality and food and beverage.
Tech and Innovation (BerlinRosen): Represents startups funders and global tech leaders in climate consumer tech fintech gaming and urban innovation.
Sport Business (BerlinRosen): Partners with teams leagues brands and investors at the intersection of sports media real estate and culture.
HOW TO APPLY
For your application to be considered you must submit the following as PDFs:
- A 1-2 page resume highlighting relevant work volunteer or extracurricular experience
- A cover letter (500 words or less) responding to the following prompt:
- Tell us how your educational professional and/or personal experiences align with Orchestras Public Relations Internship Program. Your response should highlight the responsibilities and required skills for this position.
Application deadline: Priority deadline is July 6 2025. Final applications must be submitted by July 11 2025.
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Due to application volume we are unable to respond to all submissions. We will reach out directly to candidates selected for interviews. Please do not email or call to check on your status.
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Were part of Orchestra the first communications company built for todays media landscape. Since 2022 its acquired nine firms including:BerlinRosenCivitas Public Affairs GroupDerrisGlen Echo GroupInkhouseM18Message LabOnwardandSmall Girls PR. It also launchedBrightmode a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at:.
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