Public Affairs Intern - Corporate Communications (DC, Paid, Hybrid)

Weber Shandwick; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Mentorship panels

Training workshops

Potential full-time opportunity

Paid internship

Job summary

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

You’ll work alongside account teams supporting a range of public affairs clients—from brainstorming and research to media outreach, event coordination, and day-to-day campaign execution. You’ll be treated as a fully integrated member of the team, with opportunities to contribute ideas, build practical

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or equivalent related experience.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week January through March.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from Weber Shandwick’s Washington, DC office.

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Time management

Project management

Education

Recent college graduate or equivalent

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

Meltwater

Talkwalker

Brandwatch

Quid

Job description

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

You’ll work alongside account teams supporting a range of public affairs clients—from brainstorming and research to media outreach, event coordination, and day-to-day campaign execution. You’ll be treated as a fully integrated member of the team, with opportunities to contribute ideas, build practical