Corporate Internship (Fall 2025)
ABOUT ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.
People of color, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.
ABOUT OUR CORPORATE INTERNSHIPS
Interested in the strategy and operations behind creative work? Orchestra is hiring fall interns to join our business-side teams—where strategy meets execution.
- Duration: Late August through December 2025
- Location: Hybrid internships are based in our New York, N.Y. (minimum 3 days/week in-office).
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
As an intern on one of our business teams, you will…
- Learn the fundamentals of business operations at a leading communications firm, specializing in Business Development, Digital Project Management (client experience), Business Operations, Talent & Culture, or Finance
- Support team workflows and processes, helping ensure high-quality deliverables and seamless day-to-day execution
- Participate in cross-functional meetings, building confidence in professional communication with both internal collaborators and external partners
- Gain exposure to Orchestra’s capabilities, services, and organizational structure to better understand how different teams drive impact
- Contribute to internal initiatives such as knowledge management, reporting, or project coordination
- Pitch in on a variety of team assignments, embracing new opportunities to learn and grow
Qualifications:
- Rising college junior or senior, postgraduate student, or non-student with relevant interest or experience
- Strong communicator with solid writing, research, and presentation skills
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic work environments
- Proactive and eager to contribute to team operations, special projects, and collaborative work
- Professional and clear in verbal and written communication with colleagues at all levels
- Curious about business strategy, communications, project management, or client services
- Familiar with tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets); bonus if you’ve used Microsoft Office or project management platforms like Asana, Notion, or Smartsheet
- Bonus points for an interest in media, communications, or current events
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2025
Business Development: Our Growth team supports firm-wide initiatives by developing business strategies, producing internal research and external-facing materials like proposals and pitch decks, and leading marketing efforts across Orchestra and its companies. This is a high-impact, collaborative role that offers hands-on experience in research, strategy, and communications. (Please note: This is not a finance or sales role.)
Digital Project Management: Our Digital Project Management internship with Message Lab at Orchestra offers a front-row seat to the world of creative operations. You’ll work closely with project managers to track progress, keep deliverables on schedule, and partner with our client experience team. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn how strategy, operations, and client service come together to bring big ideas to life.
Business Operations: The Operations team keeps Orchestra running smoothly and scaling smartly. As an operations intern, you’ll support projects that improve internal systems, workflows, and communication. From rolling out new tools to refining processes, you’ll get hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes work that powers a growing company. You'll gain exposure to strategic planning, change management, and the operational foundations that enable teams to do their best work. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, values efficiency, and is curious about how organizations operate from the inside out.
Talent & Culture: Our Talent team powers the people behind our work—leading recruitment, hiring operations, and internal talent initiatives across Orchestra and its companies. As a Talent intern, you’ll assist in building a best-in-class candidate experience, learn how to manage applicant tracking systems, support interview logistics, and gain exposure to inclusive hiring practices. This is a great opportunity for someone curious about people operations or recruiting who wants to see how talent strategy comes to life inside a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
Finance: The Finance team at Orchestra helps steward the financial health of the firm, working across teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and client finance. As a Finance intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, data analysis, and strategic planning. You'll also support integration work with new partner companies and contribute to initiatives that drive efficiency and growth. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys numbers, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
HOW TO APPLY
For your application to be considered, you must submit the following as PDFs:
- A 1-2 page resume highlighting relevant work, volunteer, or extracurricular experience
- A cover letter (500 words or less) responding to the following prompt:
- Tell us how your educational, professional, and/or personal experiences align with Orchestra’s Corporate Internship Program. Your response should highlight the responsibilities and required skills for this position.
Application deadline: Applications must be submitted by July 13, 2025.
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