Communications Intern

Thank you for considering Progyny!

Progyny, a leader in family building and women's health, is seeking a Communications intern to play a pivotal role in driving the organization's messaging and brand visibility. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in supporting a range of integrated communications and media relations initiatives, while also offering the opportunity to learn from healthcare industry experts in the growing field of women's health and family building. In this fast paced and collaborative environment, you'll work alongside Progyny's Senior Communications Associate and the broader team on media relations strategy, engaging social media content planning, in-depth metrics reporting for LinkedIn and Instagram, and crucial industry trend analysis. You'll witness firsthand how strategic communications translates into tangible business value, solidifying Progyny's market leadership.

The program operates year-round, with a dedicated summer session starting in June for 8-10 weeks. Interns are expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What you'll do...

• Pioneering the development and execution of a new brand ambassador program, fostering community engagement and expanding brand reach.

• Curating and maintaining strategic media lists, ensuring effective outreach to targeted journalists and publications.

• Conduct thorough research into potential media partners/influencers, including social media influencers

• Leveraging industry-leading tools like Hootsuite and MuckRack to identify emerging reporters and gather crucial industry data, staying ahead of the curve.

• Providing critical on-site support for key company events and initiatives, including Pride Month, contributing to seamless event execution and brand visibility.

• Manage media scans, competitor tracking, and social media analysis to inform strategy

• Documenting key discussions and action items from important meetings, ensuring clear communication and accountability.

• Managing and organizing the company's video library, awards, and events tracker, identifying and pursuing new opportunities for recognition.

• Ensuring the accuracy of all company communications through rigorous fact-checking.

About you...

• A self-starter who is eager to roll-up your sleeves and pitch in.

• Someone who can balance both following directions and thinking outside the box to bring new ideas.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) with strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to research Interest in contributing to strategic thinking and the development and execution of media plans

• Able to work independently with clear guidance, leveraging cross-functional resources as needed

• Adaptive, inquisitive, and a natural problem-solver, driven to deliver results and contribute meaningfully to team objectives

• Interest in communications, media, social media and digital content development.

• Interest in the healthcare or benefits industry

Please note: Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

About Progyny...

Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits solution, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize their dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive, and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians. Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.

Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com.

In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $25.00/hour - $40.00/hour. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required.

Progyny is proud to be anEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives,skillsand experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to apply@progyny.com.