Intern, Strategy & Communications
New York

Strategy and Communications Consulting New York, New York

High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic positioning and reputation management consultancy focused on developing early-stage strategy and communications for some of the most iconic brands and dozens of notable public and private organizations.

HLG is looking to hire an intern to join our fast-paced New York City team, with a particular focus on supporting the Global Coalition on Aging, which HLG conceived, created, and manages. GCOA is now the world’s leading business voice on aging policy and strategy, with a broad-based global agenda executed from HLG’s New York office. Interns will be exposed to a range of consulting work in the fields of strategic communications, public affairs, public policy, and business strategy. Interns will have many responsibilities, including conducting public policy-related research; drafting client deliverables, such as bio books, newsletters, press releases, and social media content; constructing reports for internal and client-facing presentations; and assisting with administrative duties.

The internship will be based in High Lantern Group’s New York City office and will run from August/September through December, with an opportunity to continue. Candidates will be expected to commit to a part-time position (15-20 hours per week). The start date is flexible. It is anticipated that this role will be virtual, but interns will have access to our offices.

Responsibilities

Conducting public policy-related research across a range of topics, including health and healthcare, demography, finance, and technology
Drafting social media strategies and collateral for multiple platforms, including compelling visual content, managing dissemination, and tracking impact
Drafting client deliverables and other collateral, including fact sheets, messaging documents, newsletters, and press releases
Identifying key influencers on relevant issues and important forums where client topics are debated and discussed
Maintaining client information databases
Contributing to meeting and event management, both inside and outside the office, including RSVP lists, external venue identification, catering coordination and meeting set-up Assisting with client administration and support, as needed

Experience and Attributes

Current MA students preferred, but strong BA candidates with demonstrated intern and work experience will be considered
Motivated self-starter with experience or interest in strategic communications, business, politics, and public policy
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and the capacity to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong professional presence
High-energy, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
Fluent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), Google Drive, Canva, and major social media platforms
Experience with spreadsheets and other data farming techniques
Experience developing eye-catching social media content
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks

We will accept applications until the position is filled. Finalists for position will be asked to submit writing and social media content samples. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

About High Lantern Group

High Lantern Group is one of the preeminent consulting firms in the growing field of strategic positioning and corporate reputation. We use the power of ideas and signature issues to help clients build influence, enhance reputation and gain competitive advantage. Since it was founded seven years ago, High Lantern Group has served more than 75 globally prominent corporations, associations and leaders across numerous industries and issue sectors.

From our start, we imagined a new kind of consulting firm, one dedicated to delivering new ideas and fresh perspectives; that feels like a natural extension of the client; that can complete their thoughts and push them further. We imagined a firm with the kind of consultants we always wanted to work with: smart, resourceful and driven to excellence. We built High Lantern Group from the ground up to deliver that – from our care in hiring, to our attention to talent development, to the services and processes we use to meet our clients’ challenges.

Today, we are poised for the next phase of expansion, with growing offices in New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Asheville, NC, and Geneva, Switzerland. For more information on our people and capabilities, please visit us at www.highlanterngroup.com.

High Lantern Group provides a competitive hourly rate for our interns. A reasonable estimate of the rate for new joiners for this role is $18-$22/ hour. Actual rates may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual's experience and expertise.

High Lantern Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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