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Weber Shandwick · 6 hours ago

Public Relations Intern, Public Affairs (Spring 2026)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations firm, and they are seeking a Public Relations Intern for their Public Affairs team. The intern will work on a range of public affairs clients, gaining practical experience and contributing to various campaigns.

AdvertisingAnalyticsConsultingContentMarketingPublic RelationsReputation

Responsibilities

Craft written communications including media materials and compelling social content

Analyze brands using various resources

Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams

Assist in event coordination and logistics

Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc

Track brands in traditional and social media

Qualification

Social media knowledgeEvent coordinationWritten communicationResearch analysisMedia pitchingTechnical proficiencyMulti-taskingDetail-orientedFast-paced environment

Required

Recent college graduate or related experience

Availability: 40 hours a week from January to May

Do it out of the box. Actually, it's best if you're wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes

Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next

Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly

Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must

Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment

Understand what sets you apart

Preferred

Familiarity with platforms like Cision, Muckrack, Meltwater, Talkwalker, Brandwatch, and/or Quid

Benefits

Buddy: all new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing

Built-In Mentorship: access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer

In-person trainings and coaching: you’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry

A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position

A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40 hours per week

Company

Weber Shandwick

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Weber Shandwick is a global public relations firm with offices in major media, business, and government capitals around the world. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.

Founded in 2001