Summer Associate, Corporate Communications

Job Title: Summer Associate, Corporate Communications

Department: Global Marketing

Reports To: Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $33/hour

Job Summary:

The Communications team is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that strengthen Cohen & Steers’ brand and reputation and support the firm’s broader business objectives. The team partners across Marketing, Sales, Investments, Investor Relations and senior leadership to ensure consistent messaging and positioning across audiences and channels, while leading media relations, corporate and executive communications, internal communications, social media and advertising. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Support media monitoring, development of media lists, preparation of briefing materials and tracking of media coverage and opportunities.
• Assist in drafting and editing internal and external communications, including announcements, executive communications, social media content and other corporate materials.
• Support the development, coordination and publishing of corporate social content, including identifying opportunities to amplify firm news, thought leadership and media coverage.
• Assist with research and preparation of briefing materials, talking points and other materials for executive interviews, speaking engagements and internal communications.
• Help develop and coordinate employee communications that keep colleagues informed about firm initiatives, events and other important updates.
• Support the team with maintaining editorial calendars, media databases, communications materials and other tools and resources that enable an effective communications function.
• Partner with colleagues across Marketing, Investments and Distribution to help ensure communications are accurate, coordinated and consistent with the firm’s brand and messaging.
• Assist with business intelligence and marketing analytics reporting to help evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas for email and web marketing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate student with an expected graduation date in 2028
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media or a related field.
• Previous internship experience in communications, public relations, marketing and/or financial services.
• Strong interest in communications, public relations, marketing and financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with or experience using generative and agentic AI tools for business purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Able to meet the firm's work arrangement policy in our New York City office (5 days in-office).

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.