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We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join our award winning Public Affairs practice to gain some career building, firsthand experience by shadowing and assisting in delivering day-to-day client work and playing a key support role within the team. The internship duration will be for approximately two weeks. It’s an unpaid opportunity but we will cover any expenses of up to £50 a week. Given the current circumstances, we envisage this to be a fully home based opportunity, however going forward, there would be a mix of office and home working.
Accountabilities
- Gain insight into the full range of monitoring and research tools available (and agreed internal processes) to inform, implement and monitor campaigns and projects
- Assist with building and managing stakeholder maps and recommends appropriate opportunities to target stakeholders
- Deliver insightful research driven by data and manages key new business assets
- Communicate accurately and keep the team/client (where appropriate) informed on progress in accordance with agreed processes
- Will gain exposure to delivering accurate written communications across a range of copy (internal/external) including: policy analysis papers, biographies and briefings, emails, contact reports, social media materials
- Keep up to date with political and client-specific industry developments
- Manage departmental administration and supports the team, ensuring internal processes are followed
Skills & Experience
- A keen interest in UK politics
- Digitally savvy
- Curious – a desire to learn, improve, apply new knowledge and develop self
- Personal drive and passion for the industry
- Strong time management, administrative and organisation skills
- Ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and recommend a practical response
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Accuracy and close attention to detail
- Supportive, inspiring and motivational team play
