Hill & Knowlton, Inc. – Washington, DC
Hill+Knowlton Strategies Internship, Public Affairs
Hill+Knowlton Strategies is seeking an intern to support the Public Affairs practice group in the Washington, D.C., office. This is a formal internship designed to introduce you to the day-to-day business of a strategic communications firm and to help you develop the essential written and oral communicative skills required to conduct public relations activities. The internship is merely step one toward what will become a fulfilling career for many.
Interns will be assigned to work with a mid-level liaison on their respective team. Assignments are generally made on the basis of staffing needs for each client account, but whenever possible, we will match the assignment with the intern’s personal skills and interests.
We require immediate and full-time availability throughout the program (minimum 40 hours per week) for up to 6 months. Part-time availability not permitted.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Government, or related (recent graduate)
Previous PR internship or relevant leadership role at college/university (previous Hill, campaign, policy/public affairs experience a plus)
Strong writing, social media, and research skills
Desire for a career in corporate communications PR!
Compensation: $15/hour + overtime eligible (+40 hours/week)
Application Instructions :
If you meet the above qualifications and availability, please apply below. Be sure to include your resume with cover letter. If you are not local, please include your relocation plans/timeline in your cover letter.
About H+K Strategies :
H+K Strategies offers senior counsel, insightful research and strategic communications planning throughout the world. We have 86 offices in 49 countries, and our clients represent 61 of Interbrand’s 2012 Top 100 Global Brands. 50 percent of global Fortune 500 companies have chosen to work with our firm, and our relationship with WPP – one of the world’s largest communications groups – gives us an unmatched worldwide presence.
Our firm has been in the wisdom business for more than 80 years, and our world-class teams of trusted advisors and creative experts have a wealth of experience in strengthening brands, reputations and bottom lines. Our teams collaborate across time zones, languages and cultures to engage in public conversations that help clients make solid decisions and craft compelling messages.
H+K Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hill & Knowlton, Inc.