Public Affairs Intern

Samsung Electronics•Washington, DC

1d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Intern Program. This exciting opportunity offers a paid, 10-week experience for selected senior or recently graduated students. The program will run from June 1 to August 7. Eligible students will be seniors or recent graduates, possess U.S. work authorization, and be able to work full-time on a 5-day-per-week on-site schedule. Additionally, participation in this program requires that you be located in the United States for the duration of the engagement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. The application window is open until March 15, 2026; however, it may close earlier if all available roles are filled. Applications submitted after the application window or once a role is closed/projects are full will not be considered. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Affairs Intern to join our team in Washington, D.C. As an intern, you will support the development and execution of public affairs strategies, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the organization's reputation and influence in the public sphere.

Requirements

Good planning skills and well-organized
Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills
Demonstrated experience building, sustaining and leveraging relationships
Inclusive mind-set and behaviors across all levels of organization
Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and act decisively
Ability to think strategically and influence teammates on multiple, cross-functional teams
Positive, can-do attitude embracing Growth Mindset
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Political and / or public policy knowledge, interest or experience
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
Analytical and attentive to details
Able to work independently and also in a team
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop and/ or other common marketing-related applications will be an advantage

Responsibilities

Support government affairs/relations activities including research, public policy projects, and communications
Work with the strategic communications team to pitch media, identify opportunities for storytelling
Identify thought-leadership, panel, and speaking engagement opportunities for Samsung leadership
Develop communications and marketing materials to support lines of business
Work with the events team to plan and execute events within the Samsung DC event space
Conduct research on organizations, issues, trends, case studies, federal legislative and political agendas, public policy issues, and regional events
Assist staff with legislative, regulatory, and consumer group issues, attend legislative hearings, and provide hearing coverage with follow-up report writing
Execute operational tasks through collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders, as well as external partners

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