Spring 2027 Executive Communications Internship

About the Role

SKDK, an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, is seeking an intern to join our D.C. Executive Communications team for a full-time, paid internship. SKDK's Executive Communications practice is a unique specialty of our firm, led by senior speechwriters to Presidents Biden and Obama. Our message experts help leaders nail the narratives and strengthen the skills they need to succeed in the spotlight.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching persuasive and interesting content that makes client communications concrete and memorable.
• Writing concise, clear background memos.
• Creating engaging slide decks and presentations tailored to each client.
• Assessing clients' existing communications strategy, tactics, and writing.
• Digesting qualitative and quantitative message research and making recommendations on tone and content.
• Learning new material quickly and communicating complex subject matter in understandable language.
• Copyediting and proofreading written materials to align with message imperatives, tone, clarity, and AP Style.
• Preparing mock interview scenarios and coaching clients during training sessions.
• Researching for speeches and op-eds.
• Drafting messaging about newsworthy issues.
• Preparing and participating in on-camera coaching sessions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A habit of consuming tons of news and a desire to change it for the better.
• Writing experience in organizations such as political campaigns, government, issue advocacy groups, media, public affairs agencies, or similar.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities while working on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and internal communications skills.
• Attention to detail.

Qualifications

This section is integrated within the Requirements & Tech Stack.

Compensation

• Wage: $18.40 per hour.