Summer Graduate Associate Program

LOCATION

Caliber provides a remote workplace model with access to co-working office space in the US for employees who would like a change of scenery or an opportunity to meet with local colleagues.

Please note:

we are not considering applicants based outside of the US.

Caliber is a strategic marketing and communications firm that helps companies tell their story and connect with key stakeholders. We partner with established industry leaders and rising entrepreneurial organizations within financial services, financial technology (fintech), insurance, insurance technology (insurtech), real estate, and property technology (proptech). Caliber has been recognized as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, a Ragan’s Workplace Wellness award winner and one of the America’s Fastest Growing Companies for the third year in a row by the Financial Times.

Caliber is looking for one PR enthusiast to join our team as a Grad Associate for the summer 2026. The Grad Program will host the Grad Associate for a paid three-month comprehensive public relations/marketing training program focused on the financial services, fintech, insurtech, and proptech industries with the goal of helping clients tell their stories and reaching their target audiences.

The Grad Associate will work 36 hours per week, have the opportunity to be hands‑on with client work, attend weekly learning sessions, and participate in other educational and social activities.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of PR as well as our industries of focus - financial services, fintech, insurtech and proptech. Upon completion of the program, the Grad Associate will be reviewed and considered for their potential to join the Caliber team as a full‑time Account Coordinator. Factors that will be considered include the Grad Associate’s performance as well as Caliber’s business needs.

Our team represents a talented and inclusive workforce. If you're looking to work with a supportive group of PR pros who value flexing their creative muscles while producing excellent work (and having fun at the same time) - check us out!

The right candidate will thrive in a mid‑sized agency environment where they will work as part of a growing and dynamic team. Candidates are expected to work both collaboratively supporting client accounts and independently, owning individual projects and assignments.

• The paid program will run mid‑June through mid‑September

• Hourly rate: $18 per hour

• Candidates must be able to work

  • Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET, and

  • Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET

• Final date to receive applications:
  Friday, March 6th at 11:59 pm ET

You will be welcomed as an entry‑level communications pro, serving as support across a group of accounts, coordinating directly with your account teams, and also working on value‑add projects across the agency, including, but not limited to:

• Compiling, researching, and managing media lists across broadcast, podcast, online and print media outlets

• Pitching targeted media on assigned clients and coordinating ownership of specific pitches with account lead(s)

• Developing briefing materials for media interviews

• Drafting and editing social media posts

• Compiling and managing awards, events & speaking opportunity lists

• Preparing and managing reporting and metrics for clients, in partnership with the account team

• Compiling and reviewing client reports, including analyzing communications and media metrics

• Meeting deadlines and ensuring proper communication with the internal team

• Supporting the team on overarching client needs, by stepping up for any projects that may arise outside of your client group

• College graduate who is interested in beginning a career in public relations/communications/marketing

• Experience with Google products (Docs, Sheets & Slides) and Microsoft products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

• Intellectual curiosity about businesses and how strategic marketing communications plays a role in a business’ growth

• Though not required, an enthusiasm for fintech, financial services, insurtech…