Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Fellow

We are seeking a few great fellows who want to join a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in public affairs. If you’re a politico, policy wonk, news hound, or itching for the chance to get into corporate comms, you’ve found the right firm.

who you are

• Resourceful and able to work independently
• Exceptionally organized and can keep track of multiple priorities at once
• Intellectually curious and a diligent researcher
• A strong verbal communicator with even sharper writing skills
• Excited to work on a diverse variety of projects which draw on an array of skills
• Motivated and fulfilled by succeeding as a team

what you’ll do

• Routinely assist with the firm’s core work areas: in-depth research, public affairs campaign management, media and public relations, strategic consulting, tactical messaging, corporate positioning, grassroots advocacy, digital campaigning, and issue advocacy.
• Daily responsibilities will include researching, preparing reports, assisting staff on client requests, and helping on a variety of office responsibilities. Trainees will work directly with senior staff to meet client needs.

The Fellow Program typically runs for six months with the possibility to extend beyond the initial timeframe. Fellows may be eligible for promotion depending on the quality of their work and department availability.

your experience

Strong candidates will possess many of the following attributes:

• Current college senior or recent graduate (1-3 years)
• Exceptional writing and research skills
• An interest in/aptitude for digital advocacy techniques, including online marketing and media production
• Experience with the basics of digital and social media marketing a big plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of local and national policies and current events
• Background in politics, econ, business, or journalism strongly desired
• Experience on campaigns a plus
• Experience with digital media, including video and graphic editing, a big plus
• Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office programs

Apply here.