Fall 2026 - Public Affairs Internship, New York

About the role

SKDK is an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK partners with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropies, political candidates, and committees to solve complex challenges through integrated communications strategy, storytelling, content creation, crisis management, media placement, and digital innovation. The Public Affairs team brings unmatched expertise to navigating complex issues and shaping narratives at the intersection of press, politics, and policy.

Responsibilities

• Supporting 5-6 client teams with a variety of tasks including:
• 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

Requirements

SKDK is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.

Pay

$18.40 per hour