Fall 2026 Communications & Public Affairs Intern (NYC)

New York City, NY (On-site)

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Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the research and outreach flow for a political-PR environment, balancing media monitoring, journalist targeting, and executive positioning across conferences and awards.

  • Media & journalist research: build media lists and track coverage for quick decision making.
  • Executive positioning: identify conferences and awards to boost visibility and influence.
  • Operational support: adapt daily tasks to shifting client needs and fast-moving briefs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Interns perform a range of duties, including media and social media analysis, researching journalists, building media lists, and creating social media content.
  • Interns research potential stakeholders and opportunities to position executives at conferences and through awards.
  • Daily responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the firm.

Requirements

  • Strong research and writing ability.
  • High level of comfort with social media and other online platforms.
  • Enthusiasm for news, public affairs, and/or public relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Established attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.

Preferred

  • Preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a full-time internship.
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, is a plus.
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Invariant LLC

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Invariant is a bipartisan business advisory firm, providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals on how to make Washington work for them. We provide clients with sophisticated advocacy, threat assessment, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building, crisis management, and communications counsel.

Founded in 2007
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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