Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 - Public Affairs Internship, New York
About the Role
SKDK, an award-winning strategic communications, public affairs, and advertising agency with offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Albany, and Los Angeles, is hiring interns for fall 2026 and spring 2027. Our Public Affairs team works 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.
Responsibilities
- Supporting 5-6 client teams with tasks such as:
- Developing and sharing daily press clips
- Creating press lists of reporters, editors, producers, and/or bookers
- Conducting research on diverse policy issues
- Notetaking during internal and client-facing meetings
- General media monitoring and crisis response support
- Occasional writing opportunities, including drafting press releases, social media content, and pitches
- Special projects
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed beyond the general commitment to pay equity and equal opportunities.
SKDK offers a wage of $18.40 per hour and is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. SKDK is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.
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