Public Relations Intern-to-hire

WHO WE ARE

VSC is a band of strategists, storytellers, and data nerds obsessed with helping Davids crush a sea of Goliaths, through unfair amounts of awareness. 

We customize a mix of public relations, content marketing, and multimedia to accelerate brands into vertical market leaders. 

Our energy is that of a startup, albeit one that’s done it for 20 years and helped 1000 startups achieve over $50bn in exits and IPOs. 

Our client experience includes brands such as Tile, Prenuvo, Outdoorsy, Molekule, Poshmark, Ample, Fizz, Pebble, and hundreds more. This is just a taste of some of our recent work in AI.

Whether it's empowering millions of women to become their own fashion entrepreneurs at Poshmark; working with a Nobel-Prize winner at Mammoth Biosciences developing CRISPR-based tests for COVID-19; launching the first autonomous cargo-plane, Xwing, that delivers PPE supplies to the Navajo Nation, or working with Stacey Abrams to help small business get paid faster with NowCorp, we’re the storytelling engine.  

See why Candace and Kathryn love working here.

We're looking for interns who can join us for 30 - 35 hours/week starting in March 2025.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are high-energy, entrepreneurial, and have a passion for seeing small ideas scale into strategic solutions. You have a keen ability to understand and solve complex business problems, driven by both data and intuition. Your high EQ allows you to navigate the nuances of client relationships, making you a trusted partner to founders and reporters alike. You’re proactive, adaptable, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

If you’re passionate about startups, solving real-world business challenges, and using AI to drive efficiency, this role is for you. Being AI-native, you recognize the power of artificial intelligence to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and provide strategic recommendations.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): You understand the importance of listening, empathy, and relationship-building in creating long-term relationships with clients and media.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You can break down complex business challenges and create strategic, actionable solutions.
• AI Proficiency: You know how to use AI to drive organizational efficiency, automate tasks, and deliver insights that shape media and content strategies as well as competitive positioning.
• Energy and Passion: You’re enthusiastic about startups and have the drive to help them succeed. Your energy is infectious, and you inspire others to move with urgency.
• Client Service Focus: You’re committed to providing the best experience for clients, anticipating their needs, and exceeding expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• A deep understanding of startup and venture capital ecosystems, working closely with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
• Expertise in using AI to enhance organizational efficiency, decision-making, and branding strategies.
• The opportunity to contribute to and learn from high-growth companies at the forefront of innovation.
• A collaborative, remote-first work environment that allows for creativity and flexibility, along with the chance to attend in-person events to deepen relationships and grow your network.

The internship provides a deep dive into the foundation of building communications strategies for emerging tech companies. You’ll learn how to write for business, the basics of media relations, how to brainstorm creative campaigns and the ins and outs of the startup and VC world.

You’ll be working alongside a group of like-minded individuals who thrive on solving challenges for some of the most innovative startups in the world. We value diversity in thought, creativity in execution, and a collaborative approach to solving big problems. Our team is built of strategists, writers, technologists, and thinkers who share a passion for scaling great ideas.

Representation matters:

• Our CEO, Vijay Chattha is one of the only South Asian American communications agency CEOs in the U.S. and was recently named a Top 25 innovator in North America. 
• 30% of our clients are female founders / 35% of the companies we work with have people of color in their founding team
• We co-founded WorldWithoutCovid.org, the first registry to match people with trials for tests and therapies. 
• We co-founded the The100KPledge - a public social contract for accountability in the fight toward economic justice for Black communities
• We launched Climb to devote our time to helping climate tech startups access the best capital, the smartest talent, and the most strategic partners

BE A POWERHOUSE IN YOUR PAJAMAS

We’re a Work-From-Anywhere team that enjoys regional socials and annual retreats in beautiful places that lets everyone recharge. In the meantime, we keep connected with themed celebrations, all-hands meetings, and entrepreneur freestyles. If you want access to the forefront of technology and design with a solid workplace to stay grounded, VSC is the place for you.