Public Relations Intern (Summer 2025)

Digital PR Intern (Summer 2025)

 

We’re looking for a summer Digital PR Intern to work across a range of clients. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that will start in June and go through August. This role is hybrid out of our DC office. 

 

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you’ll work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies you likely encounter every single day.

 

What’s in it for you? Our interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from Weber Shandwick colleagues to help advance your career goals.  

 

More about the position:

What you’ll do all day:

• Create: Craft written communications including media materials and compelling social content
• Research: Analyze brands using various resources
• Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
• Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics
• Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media

 

What we’re looking for from you:

• Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
• Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
• Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must
• Technical: Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with platforms like Cision, Muckrack, Meltwater, Talkwalker, Brandwatch, and/or Quid are a plus
• Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
• Spark: Understand what sets you apart

 

What you’ll get from us:

• Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing
• Built-In Mentorship: Access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer
• In-person trainings and coaching: You’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry
• A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
• A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week

 

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must be a college graduate by the start of the internship or have demonstrated transferrable skills
• Availability: 40 hours a week from June to August

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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Associate, B2B Marketing

 

We’re currently seeking a Associate, B2B Marketing to join our team. The Associate operates efficiently within a group, executes assigned tasks independently, and is able to handle multiple projects/clients at a time. This individual will be responsible for initiatives across marketing, lead generation, social, and corporate accounts. Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience and a strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, advertising, program analytics, project management and digital strategy.  The preferred candidate will have superb communications skills, a successful track record in developing and maintaining solid client relationships, the ability to be a self-starter and work well within a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary team, and strong writing skills for all types of materials and communications. The ideal candidate has experience producing and executing digital engagements in an advertising agency setting or the client side and are motivated, proactive team players.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the execution of digital projects with the primary goal of achieving and exceeding clients’ marketing objectives
• Work with creative team to provide briefing materials to support the creation of digital creative
• Update status documents and project trackers on a regular basis
• Liaison with media team to finalize digital media documents and coordinate the delivery of assets
• Communicate to client, account teams and creative teams on project developments, timelines and results
• Liaison between a cross-functional project team, which includes Web Development, Creative, Paid Media, and Analytics

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated transferrable skills; 1-2 years related professional experience
• Understanding of digital marketing and advertising
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience and knowledge in Digital Marketing is required
• Experience working with project managers, creatives, and web developers

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a demonstrated self-starter and work well within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
• Have excellent organization and time management skills
• Have a passion and experience for digital media and marketing while staying ahead of the curve on industry developments
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Must feel comfortable learning new systems and tools
• Have content management experience (eg- CMS, ESP)
• Experience activating paid media or email campaigns a plus 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Basic scoping and financial management skills

 

Skills/Platforms:

• Microsoft Office (experience supporting the development of presentations)
• Web platforms and engagement tools including but not limited to WordPress, Wix, HubSpot, Marketo, Eloqua, Pardot, Drupal, Sitecore, etc.
• Social media platforms and community management tools including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Facebook OpenGraph and Insights, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Adobe Photoshop

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Washington DC Salary range: $50,000 – $50,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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VP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS  

Weber Shandwick is seeking a Vice President to join its Public Affairs team to lead strategy and manage account teams supporting corporate, public sector, and non-profit clients navigating the intersection of business, politics, policy, and political culture. The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications and public affairs professional with deep expertise in policy, advocacy, and media relations. They will have a strong network in Washington, D.C., a track record of success in delivering public affairs campaigns, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. This role will be based in Washington, D.C. on a hybrid basis. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Serve as a trusted client advisor and senior account manager on public affairs, policy, and communications issues.   

• Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs campaigns that integrate media strategy, government relations, and stakeholder engagement.  

• Provides timely analysis and recommendations on legislative, regulatory, and political developments that impact clients. 

• Oversee the development of messaging, content, and advocacy materials that align with client objectives. 

• Networks with reporters, policy influencers, and subject matter experts to advance client work.  

• Manage cross-functional teams, providing direction and guidance to ensure we deliver our best work and exceed client expectations. 

• Serve as a thought leader to advance Weber Shandwick’s unique POV on pressing and complex public affairs briefs.   

• Identify new business opportunities and lead proposal development to expand the agency’s client base 

• Create opportunities for team members to learn and grow – promoting and retaining a collaborative, inclusive work environment conducive to success. 

• Provide oversight of budget, multi-agency and vendor contracting, timelines and reporting. 

 

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 10+ years related professional experience 

Additional Qualifications – Success Factors 

• 10+ years of relevant experience in public affairs or communications agencies, Capitol Hill, Executive Branch agencies, political campaigns, media, advocacy, or similar organizations.  

• Proven track record of managing complex client accounts and delivering successful advocacy and media campaigns. 

• Excellent writing and verbal skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.  

• A voracious consumer of news; closely follows national politics, public policy, and political culture.  

• Deep understanding of federal policymaking, political dynamics, and regulatory processes. 

• A strong understanding of legacy and new media, ideally with strong media contacts and experience engaging media on crisis and long-lead stories.  

• Ability to lead and mobilize fast-paced, highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. 

• Strong network of contacts in government, media, and industry sectors. 

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.  

• A fast learner who can quickly get up to speed on any public affairs topic.   

• Resilient mindset, deep curiosity, and a healthy sense of humor. 

 

ABOUT US 

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019. The firm earned 25 Lions at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com 

Powell Tate is the globally-recognized, premiere, DC-based public affairs unit of the Weber Shandwick network. Built for change, we are nimble, data-driven and led by people who understand fast-changing politics, complex policy debates, emerging cultural trends, the role of third-party stakeholders and digital transformation. We know the motivations that spark movements. The issues that matter most – privacy, environment, sustainability, automation, food safety and healthcare. In short: What to embrace. What to avoid. What you didn’t see coming. We solve complex business, policy and social issues. We mitigate risk and build reputation. We shape opinions and build support for issues that matter. 

 

 

Washington D.C. Salary range: $119,000 – $155,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

 

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@cmgrp.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

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