About the role#
Teneo is hiring a paid intern for our Washington, DC office for the winter 2027 term. You will work with our Strategy and Communications team to help develop and execute government and public affairs strategies for our clients. This is a full-time, hybrid position.
What you'll do#
- Monitor political and policy developments to assess their impact on clients.
- Conduct research on issues and stakeholders to support client needs and business development.
- Support internal strategic initiatives, including maintaining databases that track political organizations, nominations, speaking events, congressional hearings, and key votes.
- Track virtual events such as White House Press Briefings, congressional hearings, and industry panels.
- Provide general administrative and project management support.
What you'll need#
- You are a senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in political science, economics, international relations, communications, history, or a related field.
- You have a practical understanding of the U.S. political landscape and policy environment, gained through hands-on work experience.
- You have a track record in corporate public affairs from previous internships in public affairs, corporate, or campaign communications.
- You have experience producing briefing memos or research for corporate clients.
- You are proficient in policy tools like LegiStorm, OpenSecrets, and PoliticoPro, and have experience with media monitoring.
- You have at least two semesters of experience in government, legislative offices, political campaigns, or public affairs firms.
- You can manage multiple tasks and respond to requests in a professional and timely manner.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Washington, DC.
- The role is hybrid, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week.
- This is a paid internship at $23 per hour.
About Teneo
Teneo is a CEO advisory firm based in New York City. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains more than 45 offices globally. It provides services including management consulting, strategic communications, and financial restructuring. Clients include financial institutions and many Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies.
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