Fall 2026 - Public Affairs Internship, New York
About The Position
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 a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropies, political candidates, and committees, to address complex challenges through integrated communications strategies. The agency focuses on storytelling, content creation, crisis management, media placement, and digital innovation. SKDK is dedicated to fostering diverse and inclusive teams to achieve significant results for its clients. The Public Affairs team possesses extensive expertise in navigating intricate issues and shaping narratives, demonstrating a deep understanding of the interplay between press, politics, and policy.
Requirements
- Must be available for Fall 2026.
- Strong research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Interest in public affairs, communications, or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience in a related field.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools.
- Experience with social media platforms for professional use.
Responsibilities
- Supporting 5-6 client teams with a variety of tasks.
- 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.
Benefits
- Wage of $18.40 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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