Internship -Education Public Relation

Location: New York, NY – Remote

About the role

Education powers the world. Education breaks down barriers to economic mobility, combats prejudice, inspires innovation and industry, and moves our collective society into new eras of unprecedented advancement. If working alongside national and global experts, policymakers, corporations, advocates and nonprofits, and major philanthropic funders to advance education excites you, then an internship with FINN Partners Global Education Team is for you.

Our Education team seeks full-time internship candidates for the Fall 2026. Fall interns participate in a 12-week program starting in September through early December. Start and end dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis to accommodate academic calendars. Interns are expected to work 20-30 hours per week, based on individual schedules. FINN Partners provides a flexible working environment, with the option to be fully remote or hybrid within our U.S. offices. We prioritize candidates near our Washington D.C. and New York City offices. Internships are paid with some benefits eligible and can be used to earn course credit for necessary undergraduate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with account team leaders and senior managers who support organizations at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy and business
• Support effective client engagements: learning the ropes of PR agency and account management protocols, with an emphasis on media relations
• Write compelling content: research and produce strong written content for internal and client delivery
• Create media reports and analyses, including in-depth analysis on key issues related to clients
• Monitor education trades and mainstream media and compile daily or weekly media clips for the team and clients
• Research key client issues and develop media insights, policy trackers, and other key deliverables
• Draft written materials such as press releases and advisories, contributed articles, briefing documents, etc.
• Support media relations outreach, including the creation of media lists, pitches, and interview prep materials
• General account support, including internal and client calls as required and other tasks as assigned

Skills

• Self-motivated, friendly, detail-oriented, deadline driven and eager to learn
• Collaborative with ability to maintain self-management on projects and tasks
• Interest in and basic knowledge of US education system (early childhood, K-12, higher education) and global education issues and trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs, Sheets, Slides. Prior experience with Slack, Zoom, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Canva, and other programs a plus
• Knowledge of and facility with appropriate and ethical use of AI tools, including Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, NotebookLLM, among others
• Strong writing and editing skills or experience writing for a variety of platforms, voices and tone
• Knowledge of social media tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, X or Blue Sky, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Substack
• Interest in a career in public relations, journalism, public affairs, or communications and marketing

Pay

Internships are paid.

Schedule

• 12-week program starting in September through early December
• 20-30 hours per week, based on individual schedules
• Flexible working environment: fully remote or hybrid within U.S. offices

Benefits

• Some benefits eligible
• Can be used to earn course credit for necessary undergraduate requirements