Washington D.C.

SKDKnickerbocker is hiring a full-time digital intern in the Washington D.C., office. The internship is a paid position. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the political and public affairs space as well as the latest digital and social communications tools. Recent college graduates are preferred. Duties include:

• Working with the SKDK digital team to assess clients’ digital needs and opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Writing and editing digital content that demonstrates correct tone, subject-matter expertise, best practices and AP Style.
• Creating detailed social media audits.
• Publishing digital content, as well as tracking, monitoring and analyzing for effectiveness.
• Making recommendations on goals, benchmarks and platform use for clients.
• Coordinating with designers and paid digital vendors to execute campaigns.
• Making recommendations to grow and engage on existing social platforms, including those that are emerging.
• Creating social media graphics.

Qualifications:

• Strong research skills.
• Creative under short deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail in writing and editing.
• Strong eye for visual presentation from via social posts, presentations and memos.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to manage many different projects at once, from assignment to delivery.
• General familiarity with social media and online analytics tools/platforms.
• General familiarity with paid digital advertising.
• General familiarity with emerging platforms and trends.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and optional portfolio to DCDigitalIntern@skdknick.com.