Priority deadline: July 6, 2025
Application deadline: July 11, 2025
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
People of color, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
Orchestra is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fall 2025 Public Relations Internship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience in strategic communications, public affairs, media advocacy, and brand storytelling across a wide range of industries.
Interns will be embedded on a specific team, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and accounts. You’ll contribute to both long-term and day-to-day projects, learning the fundamentals of communications strategy, media relations, writing, pitching, and client service in a fast-paced agency environment.
Our client portfolio spans sectors such as technology, real estate, social impact, consumer goods, and more—offering a dynamic and engaging internship experience. Interns are invited to observe meetings, attend events, and contribute to real work that builds foundational skills for a future career in communications.
- Duration: Late August through December 2025
- Location: Hybrid internship based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. offices (minimum 3 days/week in-office)
Note: Internships in Arts & Culture, Consumer, Gaming, and Lifestyle & Hospitality are only available in our New York, N.Y. office.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As an intern, you will…
- Learn the fundamentals of communications strategy, media relations, and brand storytelling
- Support daily client work, including research, media list building, task tracking, and meeting prep
- Draft and edit press releases, pitches, memos, social content, and reports
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and competitor activity
- Organize media clips, internal files, and client deliverables
- Join internal meetings, attend client calls, and contribute to team operations
- Collaborate on additional cross-functional projects with staff guidance
Qualifications:
- Rising college junior or senior, postgraduate student, or non-student with relevant interest or experience
- Strong writing and communication skills; able to produce clear, concise, public-facing materials
- Demonstrated interest in public relations, strategic communications, media, or current events
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Self-motivated and team-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Digital and social media savvy; eager to learn new platforms and tools
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2025
BerlinRosen: BerlinRosen specializes in public affairs and strategic communications with a focus on high-impact storytelling across issue advocacy, campaigns, corporate communications, and media strategy. Interns will work closely with a team and gain exposure to areas such as media relations, digital strategy, crisis communications, and public affairs.
- Hours: 40 hours/week with a daily 30 min unpaid lunch break, Monday–Friday, (flexibility may be required based on client needs)
- Location: New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. (hybrid, 3 days in-office minimum)
- Salary: $18/hour
Derris: Derris focuses on holistic brand storytelling and marketing through public relations and strategic communications. Interns collaborate with teams across the firm, including content and creative, influencer marketing, and in-person client experiences.
- Hours: Up to 21 hours/week, 3 days/week (Tuesday–Thursday), roughly 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET
- Location: New York, N.Y. (in-office Tuesday through Thursday)
- Salary: $16.50/hour
Internships are available on the following teams:
Arts & Culture (BerlinRosen): Partners with visionary institutions shaping the future of cities through arts, architecture, design, and education.
Cities, Real Estate & Public Affairs (BerlinRosen): Leads campaigns across commercial real estate, affordable housing, labor, advocacy, and healthcare. Clients range from civic institutions to developers and public health coalitions.
Consumer & Lifestyle (Derris): Builds strategic narratives for brands in lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness.
Gaming (BerlinRosen): Works with top B2B and B2C brands in gaming, digital entertainment, and emerging technologies.
Impact (BerlinRosen): Supports national philanthropies, advocacy groups, and nonprofits. Focuses on media relations, digital organizing, and mobilizing targeted audiences to act.
Legal Affairs and Crisis Communications (BerlinRosen): Supports clients navigating litigation, reputational threats, and major legal victories in areas such as civil rights, higher ed, media, and philanthropy.
Lifestyle & Hospitality (BerlinRosen): Manages PR for top brands in travel, tourism, hospitality, and food and beverage.
Tech and Innovation (BerlinRosen): Represents startups, funders, and global tech leaders in climate, consumer tech, fintech, gaming, and urban innovation.
Sport Business (BerlinRosen): Partners with teams, leagues, brands, and investors at the intersection of sports, media, real estate, and culture.
HOW TO APPLY
For your application to be considered, you must submit the following as PDFs:
- A 1-2 page resume highlighting relevant work, volunteer, or extracurricular experience
- A cover letter (500 words or less) responding to the following prompt:
- Tell us how your educational, professional, and/or personal experiences align with Orchestra’s Public Relations Internship Program. Your response should highlight the responsibilities and required skills for this position.
Application deadline: Priority deadline is July 6, 2025. Final applications must be submitted by July 11, 2025.
Have questions? Check out our FAQs for more information.
- BerlinRosen Internship Program
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Due to application volume, we are unable to respond to all submissions. We will reach out directly to candidates selected for interviews. Please do not email or call to check on your status.
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We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for your communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
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We are Derris, a brand consultancy based in New York City and London—and we are hiring. As storytellers, we challenge conventional thinking. We build narratives for brands and find the best channels to tell those stories through strategy, positioning, experiences, content and communications. Since 2013, we've disrupted several industries and built brands that have transformed entire categories, including Warby Parker, Harry's, Everlane, Reformation, Glossier, Hims, Hudson Yards and Oscar. Derris Core Values: A team that succeeds and fails together. Always learning and committed to your personal growth. Supportive, respectful and inclusive. Best in class and having fun doing it. Determined and dynamic. Our company's mission is only possible with the diversity of thought that comes from the varied life experiences of the team members that comprise our dynamic community. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and brings their true selves to work each day.
