Corporate Communications & PR Intern

Audacy

Overview

• Job Title: Summer 2026 Internship
• Department: Corporate Communications & PR
• Reporting To: VP Head of Communications & Sr. Director Corporate Communications
• Employment Type: Full-Time (approx 10 weeks)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2-3 days a week in office (345 Hudson, NYC)

Job Description

Audacy’s Corporate Communications & PR team is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented intern with a passion for storytelling, media relations, and the evolving audio landscape to join our fast-paced department.

Audacy provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on work experience through a paid, structured internship program. This isn't just a "shadowing" opportunity; you will be an active participant in our daily operations, helping to publicize and promote major happenings across our local, corporate, internal, and podcast teams.

What We Offer:

• This is a paid position running from June 8 to August 14, with a commitment of 40 hours per week.
• Engaging and enlightening lunch & learn sessions led by our esteemed leadership team
• Hands-on, practical experience to bolster your skill set
• Opportunities to network with our current fellowship cohort, fostering valuable connections for your future career journey; and more!
• The hourly rate for this opportunity is $17/hr 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the summer program is 10 weeks and will cover June 2nd – August 4th
• Interns will be expected to work 5 days a week with a total of 40 hours per week  
• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. School credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired
• Relocation is not provided, you will be expected to be able to commute into the NY office  
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid April. An Audacy team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position 
• Please address your cover letters to: Audacy's Talent Acquisition Team
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

What You'll Do:

Audacy’s Internship Program is designed to provide participants with deep exposure to the professional world of corporate communications and publicity. As a Corporate Communications intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Publicity Support: Assist in promoting major company announcements, podcast launches, and corporate and local initiatives across multiple platforms.
• On-Site Activations: Support the team during live events and on-site activations; this may include working the red carpet at major events and providing logistical support.
• Speaker & Executive Support: Shadow and assist with staffing speakers at industry conferences and internal events.
• Media Research: Conduct competitive landscape research and monitor industry trends to keep the team informed on the latest in broadcast and audio.
• Briefing & Materials: Assist in drafting background materials, press releases, media lists and coverage reports for the team, as well as "know before you go" documents for executives and local market teams.
• Internal Communications: Assist in creating content for internal newsletters and company-wide updates.
• Lunch & Learns: Participate in exclusive sessions with Audacy executives and network with fellow interns across departments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or similar
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (2–3 days in-office depending on market, with remote flexibility)