THG Fellow

The Herald Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid fellowship

Job summary

The Herald Group in Washington, DC is seeking a motivated fellow to gain hands-on knowledge of public affairs and strategic communications through our three-month fellowship.

Fellows are fully integrated into client account teams, assist with media monitoring, press materials and reporting, interact with senior staff, and may be evaluated for full-time employment after the program. This paid opportunity emphasizes strong writing, attention to detail, and proactive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate with experience in communications and/or public affairs, as well as an interest in politics and policy.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality strategic communications services to clients.
• Work with client account teams and interact with senior staff.
• Support media monitoring, press materials, and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Herald Group is searching for a highly motivated, career-oriented individual looking to gain hands-on knowledge of public affairs and strategic communications through our fellowship program.

The fellow should possess excellent interpersonal skills, good writing and verbal communication ability as well as be able to display excellent experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The candidate should be a team player, display an ability to multitask, and possess a keen attention to detail.

The Herald Group is a full-service public affairs firm in Washington, D.C., that provides strategic communications counsel to major corporations, trade associations and other organizations seeking to advance a policy position or raise awareness in Washington, D.C., or in state capitals. It is a fast-paced, energetic work environment, and fellows will be fully integrated into the inner workings of the firm and interact with senior staff, including partners.

The fellow will play an integral part of client account teams, assisting in delivering high-quality strategic communications services to our clients. Fellows are full-time, and the program is three months after which the fellow will be evaluated for full time employment depending on performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate with experience in communications and/or public affairs, as well as an interest in politics and policy
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented and positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter who will seek out opportunities to assist team members

Prior Experience Should Include:

• Daily and ad hoc media clip reporting
• Internet research
• Administrative projects/tasks
• Media pitching
• Press release drafting

BENEFITS:

• The fellowship is paid.