Gesture · 2 months ago
Media & PR Relations Intern
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternGesture is a fast-growing tech company that blends technology and human connection through innovative platforms. The Media & PR Relations Intern will support external communications by identifying media opportunities, building relationships with journalists, and helping secure press coverage for Gesture and its CEO.
E-CommerceInternetLogisticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Research and compile media lists of relevant outlets, podcasts, and journalists
Draft press briefs, bios, and outreach materials
Support coordination of interviews, appearances, and speaking engagements
Track coverage and maintain media archives
Qualification
Required
Interest in public relations, marketing, or media production
Strong research and written communication skills
Professional email and correspondence etiquette
Detail-oriented and proactive
PROBLEM SOLVING AND A SOLUTION PROVIDER
Preferred
Any project work, portfolio samples, or coursework that demonstrate your passion and abilities
Benefits
Build Something That Ships Guarantee: Every intern contributes to a real project that goes live — no busywork.
Professional Growth & Mentorship make this internship transformational — the kind of experience that looks elite on a resume and helps to build a great personal brand critical to your personal development and career growth.
1:1 Mentorship with Executives: Direct access to senior leadership (including you or divisional heads like Product, Ops, and Engineering) for biweekly growth sessions.
Founders’ Roundtable: Interns attend exclusive fireside-style meetings with Gesture’s CEO and leadership team about startup strategy, fundraising, and scaling.
AI Playground Access: Safe sandbox for interns to experiment with AI tools for content creation, data, and storytelling.
Leadership Lunch Series: Informal weekly sessions with team leaders about what it takes to run a $100M tech company.
Gesture Email & Workspace: Real team access — not “intern-only” accounts — so they feel part of the company from day one.
Intern of the Month Spotlight: Featured across Gesture’s LinkedIn and internal newsletter.
CEO Dinner Experience: Top interns get invited to a private dinner or networking event hosted by you and the leadership team.
Make a Gesture Day”: Each intern receives credit to send a surprise gift to someone they admire — living the company mission firsthand.
Gesture swag pack, exclusive branded gear (hoodie, water bottle, or cap)
Beautiful HQ Experience: Modern New York office with creative work zones, media studio, and collaboration spaces.
Paid Team Lunches or Coffee Hours: Casual networking with leadership and cross-department peers.
Company
Gesture
Gesture is a modernized gifting platform, built to easily send custom gifts, faster than sending a Venmo.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Gesture has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Decathlon Capital Partners
2024-07-01Undisclosed· $1M
2024-04-02Debt Financing
2022-04-01Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Erica Adelman
Head Of Partnerships
Recent News
2025-10-18
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