Public Affairs Internship
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 2025 Program Details
- Start Date: January 6, 2025
- End Date: May 16, 2025 (flexible)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM ET. Must be able to work 32-40 hours per week.
- Salary: $17.50/hour
- Location: This internship is based in Washington, DC. Interns will work from the FTP office Monday-Wednesday and work from home Thursday-Friday.
About Forbes Tate Partners
Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, and corporate development. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 100 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support.