Public Relations & Social Media Intern

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

Our industry-leading Communications and Brand team is seeking a creative, self-starting PR & Social Media Intern for the summer semester to support Lime in deepening our relationships with riders and keeping our finger on the pulse of cultural trends. As an Intern at Lime you will have the opportunity to contribute to:

• Creative storytelling about Lime’s impact in revolutionizing urban travel in cities around the world;

• Ongoing media relations efforts to further position Lime as leading consumer brand with a sustainability-minded purpose;

• Purposeful writing, including press releases, social posts, blog posts, Q&As and more, in support of Lime’s strategic goals

• Social media strategy and content creation support, helping to shape Lime’s voice and presence across global platforms.

• Trendtracking and cultural monitoring, identifying digital moments, influencers, and brand collaborations to keep Lime culturally relevant.

We are a remote first company! For many roles, we welcome applications from anywhere we operate. It is preferred that the individual hired for this role be within the New York City or Denver areas able to commute to the warehouse in the Bronx as needed.  

What you’ll do:

• Support Global PR Lead & Global Social Media Manager with all key peak-season inbounds, projects and requests

• Provide support across core Public Relations programs, including earned media strategy, content development, speaking engagement proposals, award submissions, and more. Intern will also support industry and competitive news monitoring programs, as well as Lime’s speaking engagement and awards strategy.

• Develop and build media databases by researching media (locally, nationally and globally) and help to curate media lists for the Global PR Lead. This intern will also research and support with the development of proactive editorial pitches and other written communications

• Provide support for metrics reporting, clippings and internal reporting newsletters as well as support for events and brand campaigns, as needed.

• Learn Lime’s social media strategy and stay chronically online to support the content ideation, creation, execution and community management for Lime’s global social media channels

• Track content performance and share out key learnings to inform content planning

• Work with the Global Social Media Manager to identify opportunities for brand collaborations and partnerships with content creators to strengthen Lime’s presence within culture

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:  

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program with an expected graduation date in 2025, 2026 or 2027.

• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting in May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruitment process 

About you:

• 0-1 year of PR or social media internship experience

Preferred experience

• Proactive minded approach, with an ability to set priorities and deliver results using excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail

• Intermediate understanding of media relations and the public relations industry

• Inherently organized and able to juggle multiple projects flawlessly

• Fluency in internet/meme culture. If someone has sincerely told you to “touch grass” because you are TOO online, this internship is for you.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance. 

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.