Responsibilities
• Assisting Communications Team with building relationships with reporters and pitching stories 
• Developing creative media and/or digital PR strategies to share information with the public
• Building and updating media lists and databases 
• Briefing Communications Team of current events and breaking news 
• Fielding and responding to incoming reporter inquiries, developing talking points, and tracking 
news trends 
• Drafting written press communications from the Office of the Bronx Borough President 
including press releases and media advisories
• Staffing the Bronx Borough President and/or Deputy Borough President at press events 
alongside senior staff 
• Composing citations and proclamations for community events 
• Preparing talking points and scripts for the Bronx Borough President and Deputy Borough 
President prior to media interviews and public appearances.
• Supporting all other Communications division or OBBP projects as needed
Qualifications
• Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in 
Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, Media Relations, or a related field. 
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Solid understanding of various social media platforms
• Efficiency at MS Office
• Passion for government, politics, and/or media
Interns will receive academic credit facilitated through their college/university/professional
development program as well as a robust experiential learning experience infused with personalized
professional development, opportunities for mentorship, leadership development and exposure to New 
York City government, institutions and community resources. 
The Office of the Bronx Borough President (hereafter referred to here as “OBBP” or the Office) is 
committed to compliance with City, State and Federal anti-discrimination laws as they relate to 
employment in this Office consistent with the concept of merit in employment.