Strategic Communications Summer Internship
Kekst CNC New York Summer Internship Job Description
Kekst CNC (www.kekstcnc.com) is a leading global strategic communications firm with 13 offices worldwide. Our clients operate in a dynamic environment, with escalating demands for active stakeholder engagement and openness. We provide tailored communications counsel to help successfully manage their most pressing business challenges and capitalize on significant opportunities.
As trusted advisors, the firm’s professionals support clients with respect to ongoing corporate positioning and reputation management, and bring deep expertise on such high stakes matters as: M&A, IPOs & spin-offs, shareholder activism & corporate governance, bankruptcy & restructurings, regulatory issues, litigation support, crisis communications, as well as digital and social media.
The firm is seeking high achieving summer internswith an interest in communications, finance/investor relations, public affairs, and law. Interns will be responsible for conducting critical research, drafting and editing content, and generally supporting all aspects of the firm’s work with clients across multiple industries.
Position requirements and eligibility: The internship is open to rising college seniors. We are looking for bright, creative individuals with a strong interest in learning about and actively contributing to projects in the areas where we operate. Must have excellent written, verbal communication, and analytical skills, and a basic understanding of business and media. The internship requires a genuine team player and self-starter who can work on tight deadlines, and has a strong work ethic.
Duration: Our New York office’s Summer 2020 internship program runs from June to August (specific dates are flexible). Candidates for this paid internship must be available to work 40 hours/week.
What we offer:Exposure to complex, high-profile business situations and current events; opportunity to gain familiarity with capital markets and financial media; work in a client-facing firm alongside experienced, high-caliber professionals representing an array of professional, academic, and government backgrounds.
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest to career-us@kekstcnc.com.