Truckee CA 2026 Summer Internship

Truckee, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 31-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Deadline: November 28 2025

The strategic communications consultancy TrailRunner International is seeking high-energy detail-oriented service-minded interns to support the firms clients around the world. Interns work 40 hours per week starting June 1 - July 31 2026 in any of the following office locations: Dallas/Fort Worth Dubai London Nashville New York City and Truckee internship program is available to college rising seniors recent graduates and graduate degree students. TrailRunner interns serve as the pipeline for our full-time two-year Analyst (new graduate) positions. 70% of our Analysts begin their careers at TrailRunner as interns.

The TrailRunner internship program is a paid internship designed to be educational gratifying and valuable. Each intern will be assigned to 2-4 client teams and will work as an active team member. Internswill havestructured assignments regular check-ins and additional development resources along the way.Our goal is to ensure that interns learn about the communications industry and develop their skills including research writing pitching and organizational skills such as project management.

Program Highlights

Work with TrailRunners Human Resources team to identify and set your internship objectives
The opportunity to work on 2-4 client teams
A central repository of internship projects and work assignments to ensure thoughtful distribution of work
Weekly all-intern meetings to share experiences learnings challenges and solutions
360 Learning: An opportunity to deliver a presentation/workshop to the entire global team
Workshops/ Lunch & Learns led by seasoned TrailRunner professionals on relevant topics such as media relations crisis communications client service best practices and IPO communications.
A book club featuring a book to hone your leadership and professional skills facilitated by experts in the field
Career coaching and guidance

Key tasks and responsibilities

Assist client teams in providing exceptional communication support to TrailRunner Internationals global clients
Compile and maintain media lists of relevant reporters publications conferences and awards for client awareness; assist in researching briefing and coordinating events interviews conferences podcasts and other client initiatives
Produce high quality first drafts of memos briefing documents research and analysis and other common client-driven work products
Coordinate project plans internal meetings and initiatives on client accounts
Research and complete business briefings for current and prospective clients
Monitor and maintain client topical awareness on relevant industry competitor and company news
Research and summarize broader trends in the media
Use conventional and creative means to gather intel on behalf of clients and prospects
Learn and adapt in an extremely fast-paced ever changing environment

Background and qualifications

In addition to strong writing research and analytical skills success as an Intern requires an unwavering commitment to helping clients and teammates win. The ability to maintain poise and good humor in dynamic high-intensity situations is highly valued given the nature of the work and the firms inclusive collaborative culture. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic personal drive and intellectual curiosity.

Proficient in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detailanalytical and research skills.
Commitment to teamwork learning and excellence and a high degree of integrity
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
A degree in public relations communications finance business or other related field is helpful but not required

About TrailRunner International

Headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth TrailRunner International is a global strategic communications firm that provides crisis communications financial communications and ongoing corporate communications support to the worlds top enterprises institutions and individuals. The firm is experiencing significant growth driven by its signature commitment to client service and is committed to hiring entry-level mid-career and senior communications professionals from diverse backgrounds who share its founders obsessive focus on helping their clients win. For more information about TrailRunner International go to.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Application Deadline: November 28 2025The strategic communications consultancy TrailRunner International is seeking high-energy detail-oriented service-minded interns to support the firms clients around the world. Interns work 40 hours per week starting June 1 - July 31 2026 in any of the following ...