What’s it like working at R+A? Expect the support of a compassionate team committed to helping you grow. We look for employees with passion and dedication. If this sounds like you, reach out to us.
Application information + Benefits
R+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a more equitable arts community. Individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
R+A is a hybrid workplace based in NYC. Employees are expected to work in person 3 days per week.
Please apply via the link in the position description.
Please do not call to follow-up. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact applicants invited for an interview.
R+A is committed to supporting our team members’ professional development and we offer numerous benefits including:
- A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
- A mentorship program to help all staff develop and grow
- Generous paid time off
- An additional week of paid time off between Christmas and New Years
- Free Citibike membership
- 401K with a 4% employer match
- Employer contributions to medical, dental and vision plans.
- FSA (flexible spending account)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- And much more
POSITIONS
Summer 2025: Media Relations Intern
The ideal Media Relations Intern candidate will have a strong interest in arts and culture, be engaged in the evolving media landscape, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and be hardworking and organized. The intern will report to a senior team leader, who will serve as both mentor and manager on day-to-day account tasks.
The role will provide hands-on experience working in a leading PR agency, liaising with media, developing press materials, implementing communications strategies, and supporting client relations.
Through this internship you will:
1. Have the opportunity to work on multiple client accounts across visual arts, performing arts, architecture and design, and culture
2. Gain experience working in a fast-paced agency setting while increasing your knowledge of the wider media landscape and art and cultural world
3. Refine your writing and research skills through the development of internal and external client communications including press releases and social media copy
4. Deepen your understanding of the overarching structure of PR campaigns and strategy
5. Learn how to build a network of media contacts through pitching and relationship cultivation
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?
Apply >
The role will provide hands-on experience working in a leading PR agency, liaising with media, developing press materials, implementing communications strategies, and supporting client relations.
Through this internship you will:
1. Have the opportunity to work on multiple client accounts across visual arts, performing arts, architecture and design, and culture
2. Gain experience working in a fast-paced agency setting while increasing your knowledge of the wider media landscape and art and cultural world
3. Refine your writing and research skills through the development of internal and external client communications including press releases and social media copy
4. Deepen your understanding of the overarching structure of PR campaigns and strategy
5. Learn how to build a network of media contacts through pitching and relationship cultivation
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?
Summer 2025: Digital Intern
The Digital Intern will support R+A and its clients across arts and culture with their digital strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in arts and culture, be engaged in the evolving digital landscape, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and be hardworking and organized. The intern will work directly with the Associate Director, Digital and Digital Coordinator who will serve as mentors and managers on day-to-day account tasks.
Through this internship you will:
1. Support the day-to-day management of R+A’s platforms, including development and scheduling of compelling social media content and community management
2. Monitor clients’ and competitors’ social media platforms
3. Work with multiple account teams to support the implementation of select digital campaigns
4. Gain experience conducting ongoing analytics reporting for agency and client platforms and campaigns
5. Learn about best practices and help develop knowledge databases
The intern should have some familiarity with and interest in communications/marketing/public relations and especially social media as a professional communications platform; an interest in furthering their written communications skills to address a wide range of audiences; and an interest in learning more about analytics tools and metrics.
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?
Apply >
Through this internship you will:
1. Support the day-to-day management of R+A’s platforms, including development and scheduling of compelling social media content and community management
2. Monitor clients’ and competitors’ social media platforms
3. Work with multiple account teams to support the implementation of select digital campaigns
4. Gain experience conducting ongoing analytics reporting for agency and client platforms and campaigns
5. Learn about best practices and help develop knowledge databases
The intern should have some familiarity with and interest in communications/marketing/public relations and especially social media as a professional communications platform; an interest in furthering their written communications skills to address a wide range of audiences; and an interest in learning more about analytics tools and metrics.
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?
Summer 2025: Operations Intern
The ideal Operations Intern candidate will be an intellectually curious problem solver with a strong interest in arts and culture; demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills; and be detail-oriented, hardworking, and organized. The intern will report to the Operations Manager and Senior Vice President of Operations, who will serve as both mentor and manager on day-to-day account tasks.
Through this internship you will:
1. Build an understanding of how a small business operates
2. Gain experience working in a fast-paced agency setting while increasing your understanding of the structures and systems that support communications work
3. Have the opportunity to learn about the media landscape and effective database management
4. Refine your organization and communications skills
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?
Apply >
Through this internship you will:
1. Build an understanding of how a small business operates
2. Gain experience working in a fast-paced agency setting while increasing your understanding of the structures and systems that support communications work
3. Have the opportunity to learn about the media landscape and effective database management
4. Refine your organization and communications skills
With roles spanning media relations, digital, and operations, this internship is part of an effort to increase representation of BIPOC voices in our field and in the arts at large. Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program; this internship is best suited for rising juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to BIPOC candidates with a demonstrated interest in the arts.
Internships are paid ($16/hour), beginning June 2025 and ending August 2025 (end date is flexible, depending on university schedules). The internship can be used for college credit. The position will be based remotely and/or in person, depending on the preference of the intern, and interns are asked to work a 20-hour week, depending on schedules.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications due by January 12. An application statement and resume are required to apply for this internship. Your statement can be written or submitted via video and should respond to the following prompt:
What makes this particular internship appealing to you and why would it be a good fit for your goals and interests?