Junior Associate Internship

Actum is an international, bi-partisan consulting firm. The California offices work with business, government, and non-profit clients to serve strategic consulting, government relations, public relations, coalition building, digital and crisis management efforts. While the subject areas involved in our work range greatly from client to client, some frequent topics include health, education, energy, land use and planning, technology, entertainment, and labor issues.

Responsibilities

Actum is looking for responsible and self-motivated Junior Associates to assist our California office.

Junior Associates will support the California offices with day-to-day work. This program is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into the daily workings of a political consulting firm, as well as valuable experience working on policy, communication, and political issues. Responsibilities vary depending on the needs of each client, but Junior Associates will learn to:

- Monitor media and news coverage relevant to clients

- Research a wide variety of policy and political issues

- Draft media and outreach materials such as press releases, issue summaries, social media content and advocacy letters

- Compile client specific media contact lists

- Develop collateral pieces, marketing materials, and event displays

- Watch government hearings to monitor client issues when necessary

-Help with daily office/ clerical work 

Essential Skills 

- Adaptability

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Teamwork and interpersonal skills 

- Strong research and critical thinking skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media sites (e.g. Facebook, YouTube and Twitter), Canva

Desired Qualification

- An interest in politics, communication, issue advocacy, or media relations

Notes

- Flexible schedule 

-The Junior Associate Internship are a part-time, temporary position

-TheJunior Associate Internship is open to undergraduate students, graduate students or recently graduated individuals

- The Junior Associate Internship is in person