About Salt + Ruttner Communications (SRC)

At Salt + Ruttner, we believe creating meaningful, positive change is not only critical; it is an essential part of being human.

However, in today’s fragmented, oversaturated market, it is also astoundingly complicated. Ask any leader to identify the hardest part of launching a new product, business, or initiative, and you will find they grapple with the same challenge:

How can we successfully define and communicate our distinct value? 

Founded in 2018 by industry veterans Megan Salt and Julia Ruttner, Salt + Ruttner is a marketing and communication consultancy that partners with the leaders and brands committed to making an impact in their communities, and, more broadly, the world. Our clients—which range from Fortune 50 companies to early-stage start-ups—look to us to cut through the noise and develop truly transformative brands as well as bespoke, cross-channel strategies that fuel awareness, inspire loyalty, and drive measurable results.

Job Description - PR Intern

SRC is looking for a PR intern to join our team for the Spring Semester. This is an unpaid internship, and the intern will report to the Senior Account Manager and Directors and will be based out of the NYC office.

Responsibilties

• As a Public Relations Intern, you will gain valuable experience and exposure in the fashion, hospitality, and general lifestyle industries, playing an essential role in supporting the development and execution of generating maximum brand exposure through creative product placement, brand stories, interviews, and launches.
• Report to the Senior Account Manager for a weekly progress update, and the account Directors for a monthly update.
• Report on industry trends and identify relevant opportunities for clients on a recurring basis.
• Assist in updating client call agendas and recaps.
• Develop creative pitch angles and proactively reach out to targeted media contacts.
• Draft interview briefing books and other relevant PR materials.
• Maintaining the Master Media List and cultural calendar for the agency and applicable clients.
• Identify relevant awards, conferences, and speaking opportunities for the clients and agency.
• Daily monitoring for client press placements.
• Conduct competitor audits and research reports.

Please note: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

• Ability to work a minimum of four full days per week and receive school credit.
• Hybrid position with in-office requirements two days per week.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the Google Suite.
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and schedules.
• Well-versed in media, fashion, pop culture, retail, and entertainment industry trends.

Benefits

Our company was founded in kindness and open communication, and we believe in fostering a welcoming work environment that reflects these values. We truly care for our team and are committed to the personal and professional growth and well-being of our employees.

• This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.
• Adhere to SRC’s 2026 Holiday calendar with a mandatory day off for your birthday.
• We close the office at 1 pm for Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Opportunities to attend industry and networking events.
• Flexible remote and in-office hybrid work schedule.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.