Public Relations Intern

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Relations Intern supports the Public Relations team by creating compelling written content and assisting with day-to-day media relations efforts tied to ESRT’s portfolio, including the iconic Empire State Building. This role contributes to drafting press releases, media pitches, blog posts, executive remarks, and media plans; supports proactive and reactive media outreach; and assists with media monitoring, reporting, and organization of press materials and contact lists. The intern also helps coordinate on-site press opportunities, tower lighting ceremonies, and celebrity visits, while tracking pop culture, business, and real estate trends to identify timely storytelling opportunities.

Full-time: 40 hours per week from June 1st, 2026, until August 7th, 2026

Location: Onsite at 111 W 33rd Street, New York NY

• Draft press releases, media alerts, media pitches, blog posts, executive remarks and talking points, and media plans
• Assist on-site with press and filming opportunities, Empire State Building tower lighting ceremonies, and celebrity visits
• Assist with proactive media pitching and reactive media leads
• Assist with daily media monitoring and reporting of key PR metrics
• Organize media contact lists and press materials and keep up to date for pitching and press release distribution
• Monitor pop culture, business and real estate trends to identify opportunities to insert the Empire State Building and ESRT into the stories
• Maintain and expand media archives (photography, b-roll)
• Assist with development of overarching PR/content plans
• Assist with development of brand stylebooks
• Additional responsibilities as directed

• Pitches and develops innovative and engaging content that resonates with the target audience and reinforces brand recognition
• Identifies priority messaging and crafts content in brand voice
• Meets deadlines consistently and completes work to a high standard
• Learns SEO practices to create targeted content
• Stays organized and diligent in completion of department tasks
• Contributes to overall success of PR campaigns and ensures no details are overlooked
• Works well within a team but takes initiative when necessary

• Detail-oriented and results-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, polite demeanor in public-facing role 
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment 

• A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 is preferred

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
• Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
• Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
• Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
• Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
• Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
• Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

• Networking opportunities to get to know fellow interns and key leaders throughout ESRT 
• An individual project to be presented to executive leadership 
• Company sponsored lunches with leadership and outings 
• Tour of the Empire State Building Observatory 

ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.