About the role#
Teneo is hiring a paid intern for our Washington, DC office for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with the Strategy and Communications team to help develop and carry out Government and Public Affairs strategies for our clients. This is a full-time, hybrid position.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and analyze political and policy developments to determine their impact on clients.
- Conduct research on issues and stakeholders to support client needs and business development.
- Support internal strategic initiatives, such as maintaining databases that track political organizations, government nominations, congressional hearings, and key votes.
- Track virtual events like 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, or history.
- You have at least two semesters of experience in government, legislative offices, political campaigns, or public affairs firms.
- You possess a practical understanding of the U.S. political landscape and policy environment.
- You have a proven background in delivering insight-driven analysis, sharp research, and writing.
- You are proficient with policy tools such as LegiStorm, OpenSecrets, and PoliticoPro.
- You have experience with media monitoring and a track record of producing briefing memos or research for corporate clients.
- You can manage multiple tasks at once and work well in a team.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Washington, DC.
- The position is hybrid, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days a week.
- This is a paid internship at a rate of $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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