Forbes Tate Partners Public Affairs Internship – Spring 2022 [Virtual]

About Forbes Tate Partners

Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a bipartisan, full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in government relations, grassroots advocacy, strategic communications, and business development. Our seasoned team works together closely to consistently meet clients’ needs and expectations. FTP has a proven record of generating positive results for our clients.

FTP’s public affairs practice helps our clients grow their profiles with the media and other non-governmental influencers. Our team offers an array of coalition management, media outreach, message development, digital services, and media monitoring services. In addition, our grasstops and grassroots capabilities include strong ties to think tanks, trade associations, coalitions, and other entities throughout Washington and outside the beltway that influence federal policy.

Program Description

The FTP internship program offers students and recent graduates substantive, practical and hands-on experience working at the nexus between the public and private sectors. Our program exposes interns to the daily workings of a highly reputable government relations and public affairs firm and affords them the opportunity to work specifically with our Public Affairs team. Interns will conduct research, monitor the news cycle, write analyses, draft earned and social media content, and assist principals with client-facing projects. Interns should have an interest in both traditional and digital communications.

Spring 2022 Program Details

• Start Date: February 14, 2022
• End Date: May 20, 2022 (flexible)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm ET. Must be able to work 32-40 hours per week. Please do not apply if you are unable to meet this requirement.
• Salary: $15.20/hour
• Location: This internship is 100% virtual. Due to COVID-19, all FTP staff and interns will be working remote until otherwise notified by management.

Qualifications

Ideal applicants have experience in media, communications, federal government, or public policy. They must have a keen attention to detail and exceptional writing abilities and interpersonal skills. Political experience, including work on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, in-state/district offices or political campaigns, is preferred. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Important Note: Due to differences in employment and tax laws across each state, Forbes Tate Partners is unable to accept interns who reside in a state other than where we currently have business operations. As such, interns must reside in one of the following states to be considered for this program: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and two (2) professional writing samples (three pages maximum per sample) to careers@forbes-tate.com, with the subject “Internship Program – Spring 2022”. Emails should be addressed to the Intern Program Director. No calls or faxes please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Final day to submit applications is January 31, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed