What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Communications Intern position at R&R partners?
Description
JOB TITLE: Policy Communications Intern
DEPARTMENT: Government Affairs
REPORTS TO: Senior Director Government Affairs
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
START DATE: January 2026
About The Role
The internship will allow the student to learn how to take skills acquired in school related to his or her areas of interest and apply them across the organization resulting in an increased understanding of the intersection between the government affairs and communications industries. The intern will develop professional skills such as project oversight, time management, communication skills, and customer service. The intern’s core responsibility will be providing the firm with client updates every morning.
What You’ll Do
Founded in 1975, R&R Partners is a full-service advertising agency with a long-standing tradition of producing award-winning creative solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands in the travel, tourism and hospitality, technology and innovation and purpose categories. As an independent agency, we are free to do what's necessary to help our partners achieve their goals. We don't shy away from taking on social issues and monumental tasks that transcend marketing because our people and our talents transcend what you'd find at a typical agency. Simply put, we’re built to do what other agencies can't. With a footprint in major markets across North America, we never let location get in the way of producing the best work for our clients, which include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Boeing, Allegiant Airlines, Las Vegas Raiders, Brand USA, Topgolf, Hyatt, Firestone Walker, Cox Business, Intermountain Healthcare, and many others.
JOB TITLE: Policy Communications Intern
DEPARTMENT: Government Affairs
REPORTS TO: Senior Director Government Affairs
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
START DATE: January 2026
About The Role
The internship will allow the student to learn how to take skills acquired in school related to his or her areas of interest and apply them across the organization resulting in an increased understanding of the intersection between the government affairs and communications industries. The intern will develop professional skills such as project oversight, time management, communication skills, and customer service. The intern’s core responsibility will be providing the firm with client updates every morning.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver daily news updates on clients to firm members every morning.
- Determine relevant news articles for clients.
- Supporting brand advocacy client work (drafting op/eds, LTEs, press statements).
- Assist with special projects.
- Provide feedback and solutions for opportunities for improvements.
- Depending on office location or business needs, some travel may be required.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Perform in-depth policy research, including tracking Federal legislation and regulations and Congressional actions.
- Identify, research and track political trends.
- Assist with planning and scheduling congressional meetings and other events.
- Attend Congressional briefings and other networking events.
- College students with minimum GPA of 3.0 or recent college graduates.
- Based in Washington, DC (preferred) or on the east coast.
- Learn about work processes and cycles.
- Participate in department and company meetings where possible.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) in daily tasks.
- Effectively prioritize and execute while multi-tasking in an occasional high-pressure environment.
- Recognize and communicate appropriate urgency and impact of work.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and effectively work both individually and in a team.
- Understands and abides by the agency’s business practices, core values, philosophies, policies and procedures.
- Adhere to an agreed upon work schedule, policies, procedures and rules governing professional behavior.
- Adhere to company and professional ethics governing the handling of confidential information.
- Assume personal and professional responsibility for his/her actions and activities.
- Maintain professional relationships with agency employees and clients.
- Work on applying knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world business situations.
- Develop a self-awareness of attitudes, values, and behavior patterns that influence the work environment.
- Prepare for and utilize learning opportunities such as training, meetings, or conferences offered by the company.
- Complete work assignments in a thorough, consistent and punctual manner.
- Tailored paths that focus on developing skills for your specific division.
- Our commitment to inspiring future leaders and providing an inclusive experience.
- 4 hours of Volunteer Time Off to give back to charitable causes during work hours.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for continued skill development and growth.
- Complimentary Grubhub membership for the duration of your internship.
Founded in 1975, R&R Partners is a full-service advertising agency with a long-standing tradition of producing award-winning creative solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands in the travel, tourism and hospitality, technology and innovation and purpose categories. As an independent agency, we are free to do what's necessary to help our partners achieve their goals. We don't shy away from taking on social issues and monumental tasks that transcend marketing because our people and our talents transcend what you'd find at a typical agency. Simply put, we’re built to do what other agencies can't. With a footprint in major markets across North America, we never let location get in the way of producing the best work for our clients, which include the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Boeing, Allegiant Airlines, Las Vegas Raiders, Brand USA, Topgolf, Hyatt, Firestone Walker, Cox Business, Intermountain Healthcare, and many others.