Public Affairs Intern: Media, Policy & Crisis Support

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SKDK, a leading strategy communications firm, is hiring interns for fall 2026 and spring 2027 in New York. Interns will support multiple client teams with tasks across media monitoring, press clips, researcher tasks, and notetaking in meetings.

There are opportunities to draft press materials and social media content, and to work on special projects. The internship pays $18.40 per hour and emphasizes pay equity.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

SKDK, a leading strategy communications firm, is hiring interns for fall 2026 and spring 2027 in New York. Interns will support multiple client teams with tasks across media monitoring, press clips, researcher tasks, and notetaking in meetings.

There are opportunities to draft press materials and social media content, and to work on special projects. The internship pays $18.40 per hour and emphasizes pay equity.