Summer Intern, Marketing & Communications

College Programs New York, New York

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Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship
 
This internship sits within the Communications Department’s Marketing team and supports communications across the Port Authority’s major airports. The intern will contribute to high-profile initiatives including new airport website launches, terminal opening campaigns at JFK, construction communications at Newark, Stewart Airport promotion, and major event communications during the FIFA World Cup. Working alongside airport teams and the agency of record, the intern will help manage creative production and digital projects tied to some of the largest infrastructure programs in the region. This experience provides hands-on exposure to public sector marketing, large-scale transportation communications, and campaign performance measurement.
 
Responsibilities
  • Support customer-facing marketing and communications initiatives across JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and Stewart airports
  • Manage production timelines and coordinate with the agency of record to develop creative assets for digital and on-site campaigns
  • Draft and edit copy for airport websites, social media channels, and internal communications materials
  • Assist with launch activities for new airport websites and terminal opening campaigns
  • Support construction-related communications efforts, including customer-facing messaging and digital updates
  • Manage the addition of Port Authority airports to the Bloomberg Connects platform, including content coordination, stakeholder engagement, and implementation oversight
  • Develop presentations and briefing materials for department leadership
  • Conduct periodic on-site visits to airport facilities to support content development, campaign execution, and cross-team coordination
Minimum Qualifications
  • Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
  • Major in Communications, Public Policy, Public Administration or related discipline
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience drafting digital content for websites or social media platforms
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tool
  • Interest in public sector communications, transportation, or infrastructure projects
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
  • Experience supporting marketing campaigns or content creation initiatives
Internship Details
  • The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
  • This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
  • In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.
Selection Process
  • Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
  • If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
  • Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
Compensation & Benefits
  • The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
  • Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
  • Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
  • Facility Tours
  • Career Panels
  • Social/Networking Events

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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