Public Affairs Internship

The FTP internship program offers students and recent graduates substantive, practical and hands-on experience working at the nexus between the public and private sectors. Our program exposes interns to the daily workings of a highly reputable government relations and public affairs firm and affords them the opportunity to work specifically with our Public Affairs team. Interns will conduct research, monitor the news cycle, write analyses, draft earned and social media content, and assist principals with client-facing projects. Interns should have an interest in both traditional and digital communications.

• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: May 21, 2027 (flexible)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm ET. Must be able to work 32-40 hours per week.
• Salary: $18.40/hour
• Location: This internship is based in Washington, DC. Interns will work from the FTP office Monday-Wednesday and work from home Thursday-Friday.

Ideal applicants have experience in media, communications, federal government, or public policy. They must have a keen attention to detail and exceptional writing abilities and interpersonal skills. Political experience, including work on Capitol Hill, within the executive branch, in-state/district offices or political campaigns, is preferred.

FTP is a bipartisan, full-service government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2012, FTP offers a comprehensive suite of services—including government relations, strategic communications, grassroots advocacy, and digital strategy. Recognized as one of Bloomberg Government's top-performing lobbying firms and a PRNEWS Top Elite 120 agency, FTP provides exceptional service to its clients across industries