Public Relations Intern, SharkNinja
Summer 2026: May to August
Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr. Offers employee stock purchase options
5 days a week in office
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr. Offers employee stock purchase options
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- We need someone who can step in, take responsibility, and very quickly understand the brand(s) you work on and begin contributing
- This person must have a willingness to learn, have strong attention to detail, exhibit curiosity, basic experience in business writing and have a cursory knowledge of the media and social influencer ecosystem
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program
- Majoring in or early experience in PR or related experience across marketing, social or influencer strategy
- Must be able to come into SharkNinja's NYC office 5 days per week
- Understanding of how the media works; understanding of larger marketing mix and how PR fits in
- Excellent writing skills, ability to write and edit communications materials for a wide range of audiences
What the job involves
- Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026
- The Public Relations Intern will play an important role in the day-to-day execution of our PR strategy for both Shark and Ninja brands and products
- Assist the PR manager, and work with cross-functional peers in the creation of consumer, brand, and product-driven earned coverage strategies for the US
- Assist in the creation and execution of PR product and brand activations to elevate awareness, brand love and achieve breakthrough performance and goals
- Track and report on project and campaign progress and final results of activations
- Support the setting of clear and measurable objectives for PR initiatives and campaigns
- Seek creative ways to amplify and extend brand and product reach through earned media and influencer coverage
- Manage the approval workflow process for press materials
- Partner cross-functionally with brand marketing, digital, and sales to align on product information such a key messaging, launch dates and inventory
- Track and measure earned coverage and contribute recommendations for real-time optimizations
- Manage media product requests and coordinate with warehouses/shipping to distribute samples
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by the PR Manager
Application process
- Due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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