Summer Intern, Public Affairs

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

Are you passionate about public service and New York City? Do you want to have a hand in shaping our city’s skyline and future? We are seeking passionate Summer Interns to join our dynamic team of skilled and dedicated New Yorkers committed to making New York City a more prosperous place to live and work. 

Spending your summer as an intern with NYCEDC could be a springboard to an amazing career. Click here to learn more about our divisions and the variety of work that we do across the five boroughs. 

Our Internship Program: Our 2024 Summer Internship Program is a paid 12-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer. 

Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program. 

Our Summer 2024 Internship Program application deadline is Friday, January 26. All materials must be submitted by EOD that date – incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 

Department Overview: The Public Affairs team is responsible for the development and execution of press materials, proactive media outreach and relationship building, press events, crisis communications, social media channels, and the development of internal materials related to NYCEDC projects and initiatives. Public Affairs works alongside the Government & Community Relations and Marketing teams to build wholistic external messaging for NYCEDC. In doing so, our team engages with all internal departments as well as a variety of external stakeholders, other city agencies, and City Hall to craft messaging and storytelling and execute events when needed. 

Intern Responsibilities:  

• Drafts press materials including press releases, quotes, and media advisories  
• Drafts briefing memos and talking points for spokespeople and members of the President’s Office 
• Compiles daily news clippings focused on NYCEDC projects and relevant industry news  
• Regularly meets with teams across NYCEDC for project updates and press planning  
• Provides input on press planning and media strategies  
• When available, provides staffing support at press conferences and speaking events  
• Writes copy and creates content for social media 
• Assisting with the creation of media lists  
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Preferred field(s) of study: Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, or other equivalents. 
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply 
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC 
• Proven ability in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills 
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines 
• Proactive and able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams 
• Must be able to work full-time and complete the entirety of the 12-week program 

Salary Target: $18/hour (undergraduate-level students); $23/hour (graduate-level students) 

Salary Range$18—$23 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexib