Our Summer Associate program is designed to provide recent graduates interested in a career in public relations with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand the roles and responsibilities of an entry-level position within the agency. You’ll get the chance to work across various B2B/Consumer-facing healthcare and healthtech companies. At the end of the program, there will be the possibility of a full-time position with the agency, following the associate’s training. 

Our paid Summer Associate program will last 13 weeks, from June 3 to August 29, 2024. This program will be on-site four days a week in our New York City office. 

Main Responsibilities: 

  • Conduct daily and weekly audits, flagging coverage, relevant news pertaining to your clients, and more
  • Manage key administrative tasks, inclusive of editing PR trackers, drafting call agendas and recaps, leading monthly reporting, scheduling meetings with clients, and more
  • Participate in media relations activities, such as building thoughtful and targeted media lists, pitching, securing coverage, and developing relationships with editors
  • Draft media materials, including pitches and briefing docs
  • Conduct in-depth industry research
  • Participate in client calls, brainstorms, and planning sessions
  • Assist in planning and executing events

About SolComms: 

SolComms is an integrated agency for startups and scale-ups at the intersection of corporate and consumer. SolComms selectively partners with companies that have a point of view from both a brand and executive level—that’s our sweet spot. Our work turns brands into media darlings and founders into thought leaders across healthcare, tech, lifestyle, and more. Launched in 2023, Observer and Business Insider have named us one of the top PR firms in the industry. 

We’re a Latino and queer-owned agency. Diversity is a priority in how we build and grow, and we strongly encourage folks of all backgrounds to apply.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please email Natalie Valicenti, Operations Manager, at natalie@solcomms.co, with a copy of your resume.