Policy & Media Intern, Spring 2027 — Washington DC

UNAVAILABLE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SKDK, an award-winning strategic communications and public affairs firm, is seeking candidates for a role in its Public Affairs team in Washington, DC. The position involves supporting 5-6 client teams with tasks such as compiling press clips, building press lists, researching policy issues, and assisting with crisis response and media monitoring.

Responsibilities include notetaking during meetings, occasional drafting of press releases and pitches, and involvement in special projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sharing daily press clips.
• Creating press lists of reporters, editors, producers and/or bookers.
• Conducting research on policy issues.
• Notetaking during meetings (internal and client facing).
• General media monitoring and crisis response support.
• Occasional writing opportunities such as drafting press releases, social media and pitches.

Job description

SKDK, an award-winning strategic communications and public affairs firm, is seeking candidates for a role in its Public Affairs team in Washington, DC. The position involves supporting 5-6 client teams with tasks such as compiling press clips, building press lists, researching policy issues, and assisting with crisis response and media monitoring.

Responsibilities include notetaking during meetings, occasional drafting of press releases and pitches, and involvement in special projects.