Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 - Public Affairs Internship, New York

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 - Public Affairs Internship, New York

Job Locations US-NY-New York

Posted Date 2 days ago(10/21/2026 11:36 AM)

Requisition ID : 2026-8309

of Openings

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Overview

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. Committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, SKDK delivers transformative results for its clients.

Whether it’s helping in a crisis, developing a media plan, honing a persuasive message or building a coalition, our Public Affairs team brings unmatched expertise to navigating complex issues and shaping narratives. There is no company that better understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy.

SKDK is hiring interns for both fall 2026 and spring 2027.

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.

Qualifications

SKDK is committed to pay equity. SKDK offers a wage of $18.40 per hour.

Equal Opportunities

SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.

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