Summer 2026 Political Internship

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support political campaigns by researching, briefing on districts, writing and editing materials, and coordinating ad and research workflows.

  • Must-have: Full-time, in-office three days a week, 9am–5pm availability.
  • Standout: Strong writing/editing skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline.
  • Standout: Ability to learn quickly, digest complex political topics, and communicate clearly.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Daily news clips monitoring and ad tracking.
  • Researching candidate and opposition background in key districts.
  • Maintaining overviews of key competitive race landscapes.
  • Tracking campaign finance spending and reporting.
  • Building decks and working on pitches.
  • Writing and proofreading persuasive ad copy, memos and emails.
  • Organizing and maintaining records on scripts, ads, research and polling, and invoices.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with three days in office.
  • Self-starter who can work independently and manage tasks remotely.
  • Interest in and knowledge of campaigns and politics, including communications, Democratic politics, media, advertising, digital work, social media, research, or other related fields.
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to handle competing deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing landscapes and to work well under pressure and deadlines.
  • Previous relevant experience in writing and political or communications-intensive positions or internships

Benefits

  • SKDK is committed to pay equity.
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SKDK

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SKDK provides strategic advice, public relations, crisis communications, advertising, direct mail, and research to national and international companies, advocacy organizations, associations, leading non-profit organizations, and elected officials and candidates from the White House to State Houses across the country.

Founded in 1993
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
233 employees (52 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

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Current headcount: ~233

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44 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
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