Summer Intern, Marketing & Communications - Remote Eligible

Internship Opportunity

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.

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

Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

Major in Communications, Public Policy, Public Administration or related discipline

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

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.

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

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