New Partners Communications Intern – Fall / Winter 2016 – Washington, DC

[New Partners Consulting]

New Partners, a progressive, full service political consulting firm with specialties in strategic advising/consulting, communications, research, fundraising/development and field/grassroots strategy, seeks an intern for the communications department for our firm’s Washington, DC office. Interns will work on a variety of nonprofit, foundation, and political clients. Please visit www.newpartners.com for more information on the firm.

 

Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills, solid organizational skills and attention to detail, and sound political instincts.  He or she must also have the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and balance multiple projects at once. All candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

 

Candidates should be current college students or recent graduates. The internship is flexible with both part-time and full-time commitments and provides a stipend based on number of hours worked per week and would start immediately.

 

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:

·              Ability to digest and condense information into press-friendly summaries

·              Basic understanding of press releases, news advisories, and other communication forms

·              Working knowledge of news databases and search engines: Nexis, Google News

 

Responsibilities:

·                Assist communications staff with day to day projects including: pitch calls, press clips, and various research projects

·                Help prepare for press events

·                Draft press materials, including releases, advisories, and pitch emails

·                Provide administrative support

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and writing sample to vo...@newpartners.com