Intern (Spring Semester)
Teneo
$23 / hour
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Description
About Teneo
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.
Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.
The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.
Job Description
Teneo is seeking a paid intern for its Washington, DC office for the spring semester. The intern will work closely with the DC-based members of Teneo’s Strategy & Communications business to support the development and execution of Government Affairs and Public Affairs strategies designed to help clients achieve their strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze political and policy developments and potential impacts on clients.
- Conduct issue and stakeholder research across a range of sectors in support of client needs and business development.
- Support ongoing internal strategic initiatives, such as maintaining a range of databases that track political organizations, key government nominations, upcoming speaking events and upcoming congressional hearings and key votes.
- Track virtual events including White House Press Briefings, Congressional Hearings and relevant industry panels/keynotes.
- Provide general administrative and project management support as needed.
Qualifications
- Senior or graduate student, pursuing a degree with relevant course work in politics, economics, international affairs, regional studies, communications, history or a related field.
- Deep, practical understanding of the U.S. political landscape and policy environment, grounded in hands-on past work experiences that required monitoring and assessing these dynamics.
- Demonstrated track record in corporate public affairs through previous internship roles in public affairs, corporate or campaign communications - not just interested, but holds a background in this work.
- Proven background in delivering insight-driven analysis, sharp research and possesses exceptional writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to inquiries/request in a timely and professional manner.
- Team-oriented, intellectually curious and enthusiastic to learn.
The strongest candidates typically have two semesters of experience in government, legislative offices, political campaigns or public affairs firms. They are proficient in policy-focused tools such as LegiStorm, OpenSecrets, PoliticoPro; have familiarity with media monitoring; and have a proven track record of producing briefing memos or research on behalf of corporate clients.
What We Offer
As a Teneo intern, you'll have access to engaging social events, interactive lunch & learns, speaker events, and plenty of free snacks and drinks—plus the chance to build meaningful connections while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes an inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.
Compensation
$23/hour
Flexible Work Policy
Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, or Boston offices, the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three days a week.
About this role
Teneo's Washington, DC office is looking for a spring semester intern to support its Government Affairs and Public Affairs practice. You'd be embedded with the Strategy & Communications team, working on real client challenges that require understanding how political and policy developments affect their business. The work spans monitoring legislative activity and political developments, conducting targeted research on issues and stakeholders, maintaining databases of government contacts and upcoming hearings, and tracking relevant congressional and industry events. You'll also contribute to internal strategic initiatives and handle project management as needed.
This role is built for someone with genuine hands-on experience in politics or public affairs—not just coursework or interest. You should be a senior or graduate student with a background in relevant fields like political science, economics, international affairs, or communications, and ideally you've already completed at least one internship in government, a legislative office, political campaign, or public affairs firm. Strong research and writing skills are essential, as is familiarity with tools like LegiStorm, OpenSecrets, or PoliticoPro. You'll need to juggle multiple priorities, respond quickly to requests, and bring intellectual curiosity to a collaborative environment.
The position pays $23 per hour and requires in-office work in Washington, DC. Beyond compensation, you'll have access to networking events, speaker sessions, and a collaborative team environment designed to build meaningful connections while you gain practical experience in advisory work.
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