Full-time Public Relations Intern

Astonish Media Group is seeking a full-time intern with growth potential for an administrative assistant or account coordinator position. This job is best suited for recent communications graduates or graduates interested in a career in public relations. 

Candidates must have high energy, excellent organization, time-management, multitasking and research skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills are critical.  This position is remote, and we prefer East Coast candidates to be in sync with media requests for response to media and client needs in real time. Benefits include tremendous flexibility and tremendous hands-on training from a leading New York City PR firm. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone seeking a career in public relations who wants to be part of a team, along with the flexibility that comes with being a contractor. This job has been a stepping-stone to a competitive full-time agency position for every public relations intern we have ever hired.

This internship will support the Senior Vice President and founder of Astonish Media Group.  You will work remotely, yet closely day-to-day with the senior team and directly with clients.  Responsibilities include administrative support, planning and coordinating meetings, placement tracking, media list creation, pitch writing, client and media relations. In addition to having excellent research, verbal and written communication skills, deportment and presentation are critical components of this position. 

Astonish Media Group is based in New York City with nearly thirty years as a leading generalist and strategic media relations firm.  Astonish represents a wide range of clients including business, health, healthtech, nonprofit, lifestyle, food and beverage, and education. 

Salary - $1,500 per month with guaranteed consideration for growth based on performance

Start Date: Immediately