Fall 2026

Public Affairs Internship

Posted on 7/18/2026

Deadline 7/17/27
SKDKnick

SKDKnick

201-500 employees

Strategic PR, crisis communications, advertising, research

Compensation Overview

$18.40/hr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

On-site internship at SKDK NYC office.

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Social Media

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Responsibilities
  • Developing and sharing daily press clips.
  • Creating press lists of reporters, editors, producers and/or bookers.
  • Conducting research on a diverse set of policy issues.
  • Notetaking during internal and client facing meetings.
  • General media monitoring and crisis response support.
  • Occasional writing opportunities such as drafting press releases, social media and pitches.
  • Special projects.

SKDKnick provides strategic communications and public affairs services to a wide range of clients, including corporations, advocacy groups, associations, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials. It guides campaigns through integrated work—strategic advice, public relations, crisis communications, advertising, direct mail, and research—delivered by aligning media outreach, messaging, and data-driven strategy. Its breadth and depth, drawing on experience with both private entities and government officials at multiple levels, helps it coordinate campaigns across national and international contexts. The goal is to help clients shape public perception and reach their objectives by delivering clear, targeted communications and evidence-based insights.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquiring Wavelength enables integrated advertising and content strategy for political campaigns
  • SKDK's 26% revenue growth to $111M in 2024 shows significant market expansion
  • New England practice launched in 2024 expands strategic communications across the region

What critics are saying

  • Stagwell's 20.9% Q3 2025 revenue decline could force SKDK divestiture within 12-24 months
  • Loss of Democratic clients likely by March 2026 due to backlash over prior pro-Israel advocacy work
  • Executive defection of Amber Macdonald likely within 12-18 months if Democratic alignment is compromised

What makes SKDKnick unique

  • SKDK acquired Wavelength Strategy to deliver best-in-class creative across all screens
  • Anita Dunn and Pia Carusone strengthen SKDK's credibility in high-level political strategy
  • SKDK operates nationwide with offices in DC, NYC, LA, and Albany

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Phone/Internet Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Company News

SKDK
Feb 5th, 2026
Wavelength Strategy Joins SKDK - SKDK

Firms Combine Forces To Create Multi-Platform Advertising and Public Affairs Powerhouse Washington, D.C. – SKDK, one of the nation’s premier public affairs and political consulting firms, and Wavelength Strategy, a leading digital advertising firm, today announced they are combining forces. The deal will accelerate both firms’ ability to deliver best-in-class creative across all screens – from […]

SKDK
Sep 13th, 2023
White House Speechwriter Amber Macdonald Joins SKDK's Executive Communications Practice

Washington, DC - SKDK, the award-winning public affairs and political consulting agency, announced today that Amber Macdonald, former Special Assistant to President Biden and longtime chief speechwriter to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, is joining the firm's Executive Communications practice.

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Aug 11th, 2022
SKDKnickerbocker hires Doug Thornell as CEO

Doug Thornell will become the new CEO of SKDK at the end of the year as Josh Isay, the current CEO, assumes the role of senior counsel, advising the firm’s leadership.

SKDK
Feb 11th, 2022
SKDKnickerbocker hires Ryan Rose as Political Creative Director

Ryan Rose joins SKDK as Political Creative Director, Andy Yazdani is an Art Director, Mackey Reed is a Senior Vice President, Lucy Macintosh is a Vice President and Ileana Astorga is a Senior Associate on the Paid Media team in DC.

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Feb 1st, 2022
SKDKnickerbocker recognized as North America Public Affairs Agency of the Year in 2019

The influential Holmes Report once again named SKDK as the North America Public Affairs Agency of the Year in 2019, following wins in 2015, 2016, and 2018.