Public Affairs Intern — Paid, Hands-on DC Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Herald Group, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, seeks a motivated undergraduate intern to gain hands-on knowledge of strategic communications. You will support client account teams, assist with media research and clip reporting, and help draft press materials in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student with an interest in communications and/or public affairs, as well as an interest in politics and policy.
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Team-oriented and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, willing to work through competing deadlines.
• Self-starter who will seek out opportunities to assist team members.

Responsibilities

• Support client account teams in delivering high-quality strategic communications services to our clients.
• Interact with senior staff, including partners.
• Contribute to media clip reporting, internet research, and press material drafting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Herald Group, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs firm, seeks a motivated undergraduate intern to gain hands-on knowledge of strategic communications. You will support client account teams, assist with media research and clip reporting, and help draft press materials in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.