Media Relations Intern - Fall 2025

About Us:

Since JBC launched in January 2014, we've been hyper-focused on one thing, and one thing only: results. By crafting meaningful narratives and devising dynamic, results-driven strategies, we've developed an innovative roadmap to media relations that ultimately drives growth and scale for our partners. JBC is proud to represent today's most uniquely competitive brands that are upending the evolving consumer market. We build meaningful relationships with our partners on the pillars of transparency and empathy, and with our unique data-driven approach, our efforts speak to consumers, investors and the industry as a whole to secure market share and a defining foothold within our portfolio brands’ respective categories.

JBC is headquartered in both New York City and Los Angeles, but our reach is global. Our team is widely respected with a talent retention rate that is amongst the highest in the industry — reflected in our longstanding commitment to a forward-thinking workplace culture. We provide compassionate benefit packages, including comprehensive reproductive-care benefits, four-day summer workweeks, agency-wide monthly mental health days. We view our work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion — championing the next generation of entrepreneurs, no matter their identity or background.

Some of our competitive, human-first programming includes: 

• Split in-office x work-from-home schedule
• Flexible PTO and four-day summer workweeks 
• Commitment to DEI via workshops, speaker sessions, and engagement opportunities 
• Ongoing philanthropic events, both in-person and virtual

About the Job:

Interns execute day-to-day public relations efforts as assigned by managers and assistants. This includes brainstorming creative pitch angles, pitching securing product placements, building and maintaining media lists, and more. 

Position Reports to: PR Coordinator and Associate Manager

How to Apply: 

Please send a resume and cover letter to internapplications@jbc-pr.com. In your cover letter, please indicate which division you’d be most interested in working closely with: Fashion, Beauty, Design & Lifestyle, Social Impact Health and Wellness, Food & Beverage, and Affiliate Marketing & Executive Speaking. 

Requirements:

• We are seeking in-person interns for the New York area. 
• Must be available 2-3 days a week, from 9:30 - 4:45 pm EST. 
• This is a paid internship. 

Responsibilities: 

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive media lists 
• Brainstorming new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities for clients 
• Track media placements for all clients
• Assist the team with trend forecasting, competitor media audits, and press hit clips
• Familiarity with Photoshop, MuckRack, and Google Workspace is a plus
• Work with Office Manager and Senior team to determine intern needs and to-dos 
• Work closely with your respective division on ongoing tasks, projects and long-term goals 
• Final Presentation based on a client of your choosing

About You:

• Enthusiastic about all things PR and Media Relations 
• Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
• A people person, skilled at building and nurturing relationships, with proven experience in supportive team management
• Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive 
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Time Commitment:

• Overall program duration is based on the semester length 
• Minimum of 2-3 full days per week at max 19.5 hours without any class interruption
• Hours are 9:30 - 4:45 pm EST

Benefits:

• 1-hour lunch breaks 
• $16.50 per hour. 
• Use of company computer 
• Monthly stipend for commuter expenses

Job Location:

• Hybrid: 3 days remote 2 days in-office in New York, NY 

Please send a resume and cover letter to internapplications@jbc-pr.com. In your application email, please also include a brief response (3-5 sentences each) to the following prompts:

• Why are you interested in becoming a JBC intern? 
• What excites you about a career in PR? 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to email us anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Jennifer Bett Communications, LLC (“JBC”) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. JBC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.