About ASC
Arch Street Communications, Inc. (ASC) is a strategic communications and public engagement firm based in New York. Since 1992, ASC has served state, regional, and federal agencies as well as private sector organizations. We help clients communicate on issues affecting Americans, including energy, environment, transportation, and public safety.
About the Role
ASC is offering opportunities for full-time, New York-based paid internships which will begin as soon as December 2025. Internships at ASC allow interested students to obtain practical experience in marketing communications and public engagement related to social issues. This includes contributing to marketing plans, researching stakeholder demographics, monitoring and summarizing news articles related to energy, environment, economy, civic planning, and transportation, and contributing to strategic marketing and communication ideas for projects and campaigns. Interns will help with communications, administrative, and outreach tasks as assigned by ASC staff. Interns participate in meetings for project planning, team brainstorming and collaborations, support project events and pop-ups, and participate in stakeholder outreach. Interns report to their assigned supervisor for assignments and feedback and will also collaborate with other team members.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
Typical Responsibilities
- Draft and edit written client deliverables for targeted audiences such as social media content, newsletters, reports, fact sheets, media lists, and web copy.
- Conduct industry research related to stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, data management, and media advertising.
- Draft briefs, memos, and post-event reports for clients summarizing research findings and strategic recommendations.
- Provide administrative support during meetings, including preparing agendas and notes.
- Write articles for ASC’s award-winning Intersections newsletter.
- Maintain internal and client documents within ASC’s filing system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must reside in New York or have graduated from a New York-based university or college.
- Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Demonstrated interest in energy, civic planning, transportation, workforce development, housing, zoning, or environmental policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive and collaborative work style.
- Proficiency with remote work tools.
- Ability to travel to ASC’s Midtown Manhattan office once per week.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Arch Street Communications (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Arch Street Communications makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
