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Media Internship Opportunity at Surprise Lake Camp

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Surprise Lake Camp, the longest-running Jewish sleepaway camp in the US, is looking for a creative and energetic media intern to join our team this summer! You’ll be responsible for capturing the unforgettable spirit of Surprise Lake Camp by generating engaging social media content. Play a pivotal role in conveying SLC’s positioning, messaging and
storytelling to families who follow us on social media.

Qualifications:

A college student (rising junior or senior) pursuing a degree in Marketing,
Communications, or a related field (ideally with a love for summer camp!).
• A passionate and creative individual with a knack for storytelling and experience
with social media marketing.
• Proficient in video editing software and comfortable with various social media
platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
• A keen eye for detail with a strong understanding of visual aesthetics.
• An organized individual with the ability to manage content on a Digital Asset
Management platform.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to live on-site and work six (6) days a week while camp is in session, (roughly June 18-Aug 23).

What is offered:

  • Paid Summer Internship: Gain valuable experience while working at a renowned summer camp. We provide a seasonal stipend (around $2,700 based on age and experience).
    • Summer Room & Board: Camp provides housing and all meals (kosher) at our location 60 miles north of NYC.
    • Become Part of the Surprise Lake Camp Family: Immerse yourself in a fun,
    rewarding, and unforgettable summer experience. Work alongside people from all over the world.
    • Opportunity to Extend Remotely: Continue contributing your skills remotely during the school year, 5-10 hours a month. (optional)

How to Apply:

We encourage all passionate candidates to apply! Tell us why you’d be the perfect person to capture the magic of Surprise Lake Camp! Please provide a link to any social media content you’d like to share as part of the consideration process, along with your resume.
Please apply to laura.miller@surpriselake.org.

John N. Gardner Institute Communications Internship – Summer 2026

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This internship is designed for undergraduate students who wants hands-on experience in both creative and analytical areas of marketing. You’ll help design a survey that captures valuable insights and turn those findings into engaging content for our new Transformation newsletter. It’s a great opportunity to apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world marketing projects.

Interns are given the opportunity to collaborate alongside the Gardner Institute staff on work-related to student success. Each intern is expected to work 10-15 hours per week and complete a project by the end of their term.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create clear, effective survey to gather customer or stakeholder feedback
  • Analyze survey results and identify trends or actionable insights
  • Draft, edit, and format newsletter content aligned with our brand voice
  • Assist with layout, visuals, and overall newsletter presentation.
  • Support broader marketing initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Current undergraduate student majoring in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline
  • Strong writing and communication skills Interest in customer research and content creation
  • Familiarity with basic survey tools (Google Forms, Qualtrics etc.)
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical experience in marketing research and content development
  • Portfolio-ready writing samples
  • Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
  • Exposure to real-world brand communication strategies
  • Interns will receive a stipend of $1,500 per semester and academic credit may also be available.

To apply for our internship, please complete the Internship Form. Notifications on decisions will occur 6 weeks after deadline. The application is due March 3, 2026

2026 Empire State Service Summer Corps Internship – Paid!

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The Empire State Service Corps is a paid summer program that provides students with real-world paid service opportunities that benefit all New Yorkers. SUNY undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply on the SUNY website by January 31, 2026, for one of the 150 paid civic and service internships that will take place from May through August.

Students participating in the Empire State Service Corps dedicate at least 300 hours to engaging in paid community service and convene regularly to share and learn from each other’s experiences.

Focus areas Empire State Service Corps Members traditionally work in include:

  • Civic Engagement/Civil Discourse: Students will serve either on or off campus with organizations such as local nonprofits related to civic engagement and civil discourse, including nonpartisan voter outreach, voter registration, and engaging campus peers in voter activity.
  • Early Childhood Education (new in 2025-26): Students will serve at a host site dedicated to early childhood education and/or development (for example, daycare or Head Start centers).
  • FAFSA Completion: Students will serve local communities, in visits to local high schools and through work on campus, to support students in completing the FAFSA.
  • Food Insecurity/SNAP Basic Needs: Students will serve on or off campus supporting students and others with SNAP outreach as well as basic needs support (which could include shifts at a campus food pantry) or with other food insecurity-aligned work.
  • K-12 Education: Students will partner with local school districts for regular tutoring sessions with students in the community who need more academic support.
  • Peer Mental Health: Students will be trained to serve as a peer mental health educator, typically at a campus/community wellness or counseling center. Students will support peers either on or off campus in supporting strong mental health practices and overall wellness initiatives.
  • Student Success Coaching (new in 2025-26): Students will work with middle and high school students to combat common challenges external to academics like addressing chronic absenteeism, access to socio-emotional learning, mentoring, and mental health support.
  • Sustainability: Students will serve in campus roles and with local nonprofits and State agencies on sustainability work, such as recycling campaigns, tree planting, pollinator gardens, and sustainability outreach.
  • Veterans Affairs Outreach (new in 2025-26): Students will serve at host sites dedicated to supporting active military or veterans’ affairs for individuals, families, or affiliated groups.

Public Relations Internship for Spring 2026!

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The Row is a fashion company looking for Spring 2026 interns that are interested in public relations within the fashion industry. This is an in-person internship based in New York City for $17/hour from January – May. Students must be able to obtain academic credit for this internship and majoring in communications. Interns are expected to commit up to 32 hours per week, with schedules that can accommodate academic obligations where applicable/

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with brand marketing initiatives such as print materials, research for social media, and other similar projects.
  • Assist with photoshoot organization and support.
  • Assist with graphic design projects for emails and the alike.
  • Social media layouts and drafting.
  • Assist with brand PR team to facilitate send outs and provide support to publications.
  • Provide general digital support for image organization for web.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits:

  • Exposure to the retail apparel industry, retail and public relations processes, and awareness of critical partnerships with various departments.
  • Development of practical skills and abilities necessary for job success.
  • Understanding of real-world application to provide opportunity to truly assess their field of interest.
  • The opportunity to improve skills such as verbal and written communication, collaboration, research, technology, and presentation.

Apply by December 18, 2025, on Handshake!

KCSCA Strategic Communications Spring 2026 Internship Opportunity!

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KCSA Strategic Communications is a fully integrated communications consultancy based in NYC with a creative and strategic approach to communication that leverages multiple services such as public relations, social media, and investor relations to compliment businesses. KCSA develops and implements results-driven, integrated strategies for brands in a variety of industries.

This company is looking for a dynamic and responsible Public Relations Intern for their fall, spring, and summer programs. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Agency PR work.

This is a remote internship for $15/hour from January 12, 2026 – May 15, 2026.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Build media relations skills by establishing media contacts and developing pitches for target media.
  • Create key press materials including press releases, briefing documents and coverage reports.
  • Research client and competitor products and services.
  • Assist in the coordination of events such as press conferences, media briefings, media tours, and trade shows.
  • Interface with potential client contacts, vendors, and internal teams.

Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent multitasking skills, pay close attention to detail while completing tasks in a timely manner, be proficient in excel, and above all, have a strong desire for a career in the Public Relations industry. Prior PR agency experience in a similar internship is a plus but not essential.

Apply now by January 1, 2026, on Handshake!

November 2025 Internship Round-Up

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Check out these internship opportunities from Handshake! Some of these postings have external applications that the posters look through, so make sure to fill them out!

  1. CNN NYC Newsgathering Internship

CNN has multiple newsgathering internship opportunities available. Selected interns will be expected to join in the office on a regular basis based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. Examples include CNN Editorial Operations Intern, CNN Newsource Operations Intern, and more. 

  • $19/hr
  • Hybrid or onsite, based in New York, NY
  • Work in person for part or all of the week, from the location
  • Part-time, 24 hours a week
  • Duration: From January 26, 2026 to April 17, 2026
  • External Application: Here
  • Apply by: November 9, 2025 at 11:59pm

2. Issued Magazine Production Assistant Intern

Issued Magazine is seeking reliable and energetic Production Assistants (Venue Support) to join the on-site team for Fashion Week. Production Assistants will play a key role in helping ensure the smooth execution of runway shows, presentations, and backstage operations.

  • $16.50/hr
  • Hybrid/onsite, based in New York, NY
  • Work in person for part or all of the week, from the location
  • Full-time during Fashion Week; flexible scheduling before and after shows
  • Duration: February 2026 (Show Week Period)
  • Application through Handshake: Here 
  • Apply by November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM

3. Summer 2026 Internship – Barron’s Reporter Intern

Interns will work with various editors on a variety of stories—reporting and writing breaking news—on business and economic topics, and will report to an Assistant Managing Editor. 

  • $25/hr
  • Onsite, based in New York, NY 
  • Part-time
  • Duration: June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026
  • Application: Here
  • Apply by November 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM

4. Kint Cosmetics Social Media & Content Intern 

Kint Cosmetics is looking for a Social Media & Content Intern to help grow their digital presence. This role is focused on TikTok and Instagram. Interns will be directly involved in content creation, community engagement, and trend spotting.

  • $17–30/hr
  • Remote, based in United States
  • Part-time
  • Apply through Handshake: Here
  • Apply by November 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM

Happy internship hunting!

The Nature Conservancy looking for Paid Global Storytelling Summer Intern

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The Marketing & Communication Teams for The Nature Conservancy are looking for a Global Storytelling Intern for their Protect Oceans, Lands, and Waters initiative. This internship is for writers wanting to work in organizations tackling global conservation goals.

The Global Storytelling Intern will…

  • Conduct background research and interviews
  • Craft narratives of people, science and conservation
  • Bring to life the work of people advancing progress toward climate and biodiversity goals 

The minimum qualifications to apply include… 

  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or recent graduate) with experience in journalism, narrative nonfiction, or science writing
  • 2-3 writing samples
  • Experience/interest in global conservation topics or initiatives
  • Ability to write and communicate effectively, with experience in story research, narrative nonfiction, journalism, science writing, and editing
  • Proficiency in applying organizational skills and attention to detail  
  • Skilled in translating complex strategies into engaging and meaningful narratives
  • Access to a reliable internet connection

This internship is full-time, remote, temporary, and location is flexible. The duration is 10-weeks, beginning June 2, 2025 and ending August 8, 2025. The salary is $17/hr. All applicants will be notified of final selection by April 30. To apply, visit this link.

From The Nature Conservancy: 

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! 

Paid Summer Reporting Internships Offered to SUNY Students and Graduates

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The SUNY Institute for Local News announces up to 20 paid internships this summer for current SUNY students, including May 2025 graduates, to work in local newsrooms as a continuation of their studies.

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CCD Seeking Summer 2024 Paid Marketing and Communications Interns

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Are you passionate about making a difference in our political system? Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that aims to unite Americans around a shared vision for our country’s future? Look no further! The Center for Collaborative Democracy’s Grand Bargain Project is hiring three paid internship opportunities!

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