Student Internship - Public Relations - Summer 2026 - New York

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. 

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. 

To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships. 

Your Role 

As a Summer PR + Communications Intern in Gensler's New York office, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity. 

This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. This position is not remote.

What You Will Do

• Assist with press opportunities and help the development of press materials (briefing documents, pitches, internal e-mail blasts, etc.)

• Review publications for editorial opportunities and contributed content ideas

• Assist in maintaining company Intranet, media lists, editorial calendars, PR editorial tracking charts, and clippings

• Help coordinate efforts to promote Gensler and the New York office through appropriate awards programs, collaborating with the rest of the PR and Marketing team

• Support Gensler New York’s Instagram strategy and help create published content (images, video, and copy)

Your Qualifications

• You have completed your second year and are working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the Communications or Marketing fields. This is not an entry-level position for recent graduates.

• Strong command of grammar and great written communication skills

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Adobe InDesign required 

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word

Your Additional Characteristics

• Able to balance multiple projects with high attention to detail and respect for client confidentiality

• Comfortable in a professional, fast-paced, collaborative office environment

How to Apply 

Submit an online application including a resume and cover letter in PDF form.

This posting will remain open until early March 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes. 

This is a paid internship at a rate of $28.00 or $31.00 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.

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