Internship - Public Affairs & Communications

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
Agency • Other
LSG is an impact agency that partners with clients to grow, evolve, and protect their brands and reputations.
The Role

LSG, an impact agency specializing in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs, seeks interns looking to gain experience in communications, public affairs, community engagement, or other related fields. You should be a team player and possess strong written and verbal communications, research, and critical thinking skills. 

Our internship program offers recent graduates and college students up to 40 hours a week of hands-on experience working at the nexus of public policy, communications, brand, and advocacy. 

Our summer internship program runs from May 26 to August 7 at our downtown DC office. Interns work on-site and earn $23 per hour.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Analyzing complex communications challenges and developing strategic solutions
  • Creating persuasive client materials including op-eds, press releases, and policy briefs
  • Refining written content with meticulous attention to accuracy and messaging
  • Tracking media coverage and identifying key trends across traditional and digital platforms
  • Building and maintaining targeted media distribution lists
  • Supporting high-profile events including congressional hearings, press conferences, and client meetings
  • Researching emerging issues to drive innovative client solutions and business development
  • Contributing to social media strategy and content creation

Qualifications:

  • Rising college junior/senior or recent graduate with background in communications, public policy, political science, journalism, or related field
  • Exceptional writing abilities with strong research and fact-checking skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated team player who thrives in collaborative settings
  • Experience crafting messages for diverse audiences and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with media monitoring and social media management tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, Hootsuite, Canva)

About LSG:

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment. Our experts in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs help solve the most complex communications challenges. With practices in strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing, we are leaders in engaging diverse audiences in the U.S. and around the world to drive results and deliver impact. Founded in 2008, LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Louisiana and New York.

 Learn more at teamlsg.com.


LSG is committed to attracting and hiring a diverse staff, one that honors employees’ experience, perspectives, and unique identity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
210 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment. Our experts in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs help solve the most complex communications challenges. With practices in strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing, we are leaders in engaging diverse audiences in the U.S. and around the world to drive results and deliver impact. Founded in 2008, LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, and New York.

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