Job Description

The Dewey Square Group, a national leading public affairs firm, is seeking a bilingual intern to join the firms Latinovations practice in the Washington, D.C. office for the spring semester. This is a paid position and candidates must have full-time availability.

Dewey Square Group was founded in 1992. We help businesses, nonprofits, campaigns, and causes achieve their public affairs goals whether they be favorable legislative or policy outcomes, successful advocacy efforts, community-based consumer marketing, or high-profile awareness campaigns.

The Latinovations practice, founded by Maria Cardona, works with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local advocacy organizations. Leveraging the teams extensive reach within the Latino community, Latinovations works at the forefront of the major issues affecting the Latino community and the country, guiding clients on best practices for coalition building, and supports their positions, products, and brands within the Hispanic community.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting and proofing written materials such as press releases, media advisories, and social media content in English and Spanish
• Creating and maintaining press lists
• Notetaking for internal and external meetings
• Monitoring media coverage and compiling reports
• Researching client policy issues

Qualifications:

• An interest in communications, public relations, Latino outreach, advocacy, and politics; all majors welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Hardworking and eager for new challenges and projects.
• Able to take initiative, prioritize assignments and time management, and seek out opportunities for learning.
• Available to work business hours Monday-Friday, with two to three days in office.

The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and be based in the Washington, DC region.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dewey Square Group does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color ,age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, ancestry or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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