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Intern, Strategy & Communications (Summer 2020)

START DATE: June 2020

HOURS: Part Time – 15 - 20 hours per week

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
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 notable brands and public and private organizations in business today. HLG combines the entrepreneurial atmosphere of a young and growing firm with the stability of a strong revenue stream, solid financial backing, and senior partners.

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 (www.globalcoalitiononaging.com), 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, and press releases; 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 June through end of August, 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
·       Undergraduate students and recent graduates who are motivated self-starters with experience or a strong interest in public affairs/public policy, strategic communications, international relations, or business
·       Excellent writing, research, communication, and organizational skills
·       Experience working with social media
·       Experience developing clear and compelling communications materials, both in writing and in PowerPoint presentations
·       Strong attention to detail and the capacity to balance multiple responsibilities
·       The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

COMPENSATION
The internship is a paid position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
 
HOW TO APPLY
You are required to submit a resume and cover letter as one document. Please submit your materials via the Jobvite link below.
 
ABOUT HIGH LANTERN GROUP
High Lantern Group is a new kind of consulting firm for a new era. We focus on strategic positioning for businesses, brands, and individual leaders by shaping the environment in which they operate. We specialize in early stage strategic processes that provide the foundation for future success.

Our team is comprised of highly experienced, thoughtful, and innovative partners who bring with them an unusual degree of exposure to business practices, leadership trends, and cutting-edge public affairs strategies. We have worked with scores of Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, leading non-profits, and trade associations across the country.
Please visit our website at www.highlanterngroup.com for more information.