Public Affairs Intern

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Intern (Associate) Public & Government Affairs

At Edelman, we are Trust Makers.

We are a global, independently owned communications agency that builds and strengthens trust between people, brands, businesses, and organizations. Our 6,000 employees across more than 60 offices develop communication strategies that build trust, enabling our clients to lead and act with confidence. Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs team consists of experienced advisors, including former government officials, political consultants, policy and legislative experts, lawyers, economists, and industry specialists.

Drawing on experience at national, regional, and global levels, they help our clients better understand and effectively engage with governmental and regulatory processes. We support companies in successfully navigating the environment of government, politics, legislation, and public perception in order to build trust and secure success. Our teams are rooted locally while also collaborating across borders, offering regional and global perspectives across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. We are looking for a Research Associate Public & Government Affairs (f/m/d) to join our Berlin office at the earliest possible date.

Research Associates serve as the main research backbone of our practice. They stay on top of relevant legislative and regulatory issues, support advising clients on political positioning opportunities, and support them in their public affairs activities. They are an integral part of our team and are working directly on 1-2 client mandates as well as supporting the business development of PGA in Berlin.

What You Can Expect

• Support the team on day-to-day client management and provide support for the team
• Obtain a comprehensive grasp of client specifics, including their business strategy, product and service portfolio, target customer segments, and competitive environment
• Provide client service support, which includes creating client status and activity reports, actively participating in meetings and conference calls, compiling reports on conversation monitoring and competitor coverage.
• Conduct research, content outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading materials. Assist in research tasks like analyzing online conversations, content calendar creation, and tracking legislative developments.
• Participate in supporting the new business process, including research, audits, and preparation of proposals.
• Working closely with other Edelman Germany practices, and especially with the Public Affairs teams in Brussels, London, and Washington, D.C.
• Representing the Public & Government Affairs practice at industry and networking events in Berlin’s political sphere
• Enthusiasm and motivation to help further build Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs practice in Germany
  
  

What You Bring

• Previous internship experience in Public Affairs, government relations and associated areas
• Bachelor’s degree (or last two semesters) in a relevant field from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience or relevant coursework
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment; ability to learn and adapt quickly to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines.
• Attention to detail when conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports; ability to ensure accuracy and precision in your work.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work to team and clients.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and market teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

What We Offer

• Our hybrid working model gives you full flexibility regarding working hours and location (within Germany)
• Free choice between Apple and Microsoft products
• Sustainability as a core part of our corporate strategy, driven by our Green Team
• To help you unwind after work, you can use our free premium subscription to the CALM app, including a wide range of meditation offerings and more
• Every employee receives a ChatGPT license as well as appropriate training to make our work more efficient and future-oriented
  
  

Interested?

Then please apply, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible start date. We look forward to getting to know you!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.