Public Affairs Intern — Corporate Advisory (DC)

Interpublic; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Mentorship panels & workshops

Training and coaching

Career growth potential

Paid internship (40 hours/week)

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a Corporate Advisory Intern for the fall. This is a full-time, paid internship with a hybrid schedule based out of our DC office.

You’ll work alongside account teams supporting public affairs clients—from brainstorming and research to media outreach, event coordination, and day-to-day campaign execution. You’ll gain hands-on experience across public relations and public affairs while working on campaigns for brands and organizations you likely

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or equivalent related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering clear, accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, compelling written communications, including media materials and social content.
• Research brands, organizations, issues, and audiences using a range of tools.
• Bring fresh ideas and informed perspectives to brainstorms, meetings, and client work.
• Help develop media lists, conduct media outreach, pitch stories, and track placements.
• Monitor brands, issues, and relevant conversations across traditional and social media.
• Contribute to the day-to-day execution of integrated public relations and public affairs programs.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Talkwalker

Brandwatch

Quid

Education

Recent college graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Talkwalker

Brandwatch

Quid

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a Corporate Advisory Intern for the fall. This is a full-time, paid internship with a hybrid schedule based out of our DC office.

You’ll work alongside account teams supporting public affairs clients—from brainstorming and research to media outreach, event coordination, and day-to-day campaign execution. You’ll gain hands-on experience across public relations and public affairs while working on campaigns for brands and organizations you likely