Public Affairs & Urbanism Fellow - Impact & Policy Strategy

Orchestra; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra invites recent graduates to join the Spring 2027 Fellowship Program in Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism. Fellows are embedded in a practice area and contribute to client work while learning how integrated communications strategies are developed and executed.

The program runs Jan 13, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027 with hybrid work in New York, NY or Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 3 in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or will graduate before start date.
• Prior internship or relevant work experience in selected practice area.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Digital fluency and eagerness to learn new platforms.
• Strong interest in communications, marketing, public affairs, business, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and monitor industry, market, and media trends.
• Draft content, reports, presentations, and communications materials.
• Support client and internal projects from planning through execution.
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, client calls, and events.
• Collaborate across teams on integrated initiatives.
• Gain exposure to strategic communications, public affairs, and agency operations in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Organization

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Orchestra invites recent graduates to join the Spring 2027 Fellowship Program in Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism. Fellows are embedded in a practice area and contribute to client work while learning how integrated communications strategies are developed and executed.

The program runs Jan 13, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027 with hybrid work in New York, NY or Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 3 in-office days per week.