Spring 2027 Communications and Public Affairs Intern — New York City

Job overview

The Spring 2027 Communications and Public Affairs Intern — New York City role is an in-person internship in New York, NY, beginning January 11, 2027. Compensation is $19 per hour for undergraduate candidates and $24 per hour for graduate candidates. Invariant is a bipartisan government relations and communications firm advising companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and individuals. The intern supports client communications and public affairs work through research, media and social media analysis, media-list development, content creation, and stakeholder research. The assignments provide practical exposure to strategic communications and help clients build their brands.

What you'll do

• Conduct media and social media analysis
• research journalists and build media lists
• create social media content
• research potential stakeholders and opportunities to position executives at conferences and through awards
• take on other duties according to the firm’s needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications internship

public affairs

spring 2027

new york ny

invariant

media research

social media analysis

media lists

content creation

stakeholder research

writing

$19/hour undergraduate

$24/hour graduate

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Substantive assignments, mentorship, professional growth, and opportunities to learn about strategic communications and public affairs.

Why this role

The internship begins in person on January 11, 2027; compensation differs for undergraduate and graduate candidates. Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, is a plus.

About the employer

Internship Opportunities is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.