Summer Public Relations Intern/Fellow Job at Curley Company in Washington
Curley Company, Washington, DC, United States
SUMMER INTERN / FELLOW
Curley Company is seeking Summer Interns and Fellows to support client work across communications, public affairs, and reputation management. This is a hands-on, fast-paced program where you will contribute to real client projects, work closely with experienced practitioners, and build core skills that translate to a career in communications.
This entry-level role is ideal for:
- Interns: Undergraduate students with prior internship experience and strong writing and research skills
- Fellows: Recent graduates with prior internship experience and a background in communications or public relations
- Program length: 6 - 8 weeks (Summer)
- Hours: 24 to 40 hours per week
- Compensation: Paid
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Format: In person or hybrid, depending on team and client needs. Candidates should expect a primarily in-person experience.
- Draft and refine materials including press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, social content, and client-ready updates
- Research and synthesize information for client work, including mapping key audiences and influencers, tracking policy and regulatory developments, and monitoring media and competitors
- Build and maintain media lists and support outreach preparation
- Monitor media and social coverage and summarize findings clearly and accurately
- Support client events and outreach efforts as needed
- Participate in brainstorms and contribute practical, well-reasoned ideas
- Attend internal meetings and select client meetings, take clear notes, and track action items
- Use new tools and processes to support research and drafting while maintaining a high standard for accuracy, verification, and judgment
- A portfolio of polished work, including writing clips and client-ready summaries
- Practical research and monitoring skills, including media list building, mapping key audiences, and writing clear briefs
- Direct feedback from experienced practitioners to improve your writing, research, and professional judgment quickly
- Real exposure to communications work in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
- Strong writing skills and the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
- High attention to detail and pride in producing clean, accurate work
- Sound judgment and a willingness to ask questions early rather than guess
- Strong organization, time management, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay steady when priorities shift
- A professional, collaborative working style and comfort engaging in a team setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Interest in communications work tied to policy, reputation, and innovation sectors
- Comfort using AI and other new tools responsibly to support research and drafting, paired with disciplined factchecking and verification habits
About Curley Company
Founded in 2002, Curley Company is a strategic communications and reputation management agency with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle. We partner with corporations, nonprofits, trade associations, foundations, and innovation-driven companies, often in highly regulated industries, on public affairs, media relations, executive visibility, reputation management, and multi-channel campaigns that shape policy and business outcomes.