Public Affairs Intern

Intern (Associate) Public & Government Affairs

Edelman is a global communications agency dedicated to building and strengthening trust between people, brands, businesses, and organizations. The Public & Government Affairs team consists of experienced advisors, including former government officials, policy and legislative experts, lawyers, economists, and industry specialists.

The Research Associate will work from the Berlin office, supporting client mandates and business development, providing research, client service support, and engaging in new business processes.

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, including creating client status and activity reports, participating in meetings and conference calls, and compiling reports on conversation monitoring and competitor coverage.
• Conduct research, content outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading materials, and 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.
• Work closely with other Edelman Germany practices, and especially with the Public Affairs teams in Brussels, London, and Washington, D.C.
• Represent 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.
• 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.
• Free premium subscription to the CALM app, including a wide range of meditation offerings.
• Every employee receives a ChatGPT license and appropriate training to make our work more efficient and future‑oriented.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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.