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Government/Public Affairs Intern

Teneo
Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40 offices around the world.

Description

Teneo is seeking a paid intern for its Washington, DC office for the fall semester. The intern will work closely with Teneo’s Head of US Government and Public Affairs and the DC-based members of Teneo’s Strategy & Communications business to support the creation and execution of GA/PA approaches to achieve clients’ strategic goals.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze political and policy developments and potential impacts on clients.
  • Draft high-quality, client-ready briefing materials, memos, research papers, fact sheets and other documents as needed.
  • Conduct issue and stakeholder research across a range of sectors in support of client needs and business development.
  • Study various policy areas to assist in the development of advocacy positions.
  • Support ongoing internal strategic initiatives, such as maintaining a range of databases that track political organizations, key government nominations, upcoming speaking events and upcoming congressional hearings and key votes.
  • Track virtual events including White House Press Briefings, Congressional Hearings and relevant industry panels/keynotes.
  • Provide general administrative and project management support as needed.

Qualifications

  • Rising senior or graduate student, pursuing a degree with relevant course work in politics, economics, international affairs, regional studies, communications, history or a related field.
  • Deep, practical understanding of the U.S. political landscape and policy environment, grounded in hands-on past work experiences that required monitoring and assessing these dynamics.
  • Demonstrated track record in corporate public affairs through previous internship roles in public affairs, corporate or campaign communications - not just interested, but holds a background in this work.
  • Proven background in delivering insight-driven analysis, sharp research and possesses exceptional writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to inquiries/request in a timely and professional manner.
  • Team-oriented, intellectually curious and enthusiastic to learn.

The strongest candidates typically have one or two semesters of experience in government, legislative offices, campaigns or public affairs. They are proficient in policy-focused tools such as LegiStorm, OpenSecrets, PoliticoPro, and social listening platforms, and have a proven track record of producing briefing memos or policy analysis.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Salary Range $23/hour

Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the New York and Washington DC offices, the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of 4 days a week.

Salary : $23

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