Junior Associate

About the Role

As a Junior Associate at Actum's New York office, you will engage in supporting daily client projects and contribute to a variety of policy, communications, and political efforts. This opportunity provides invaluable exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing global consulting firms, enabling you to develop expertise by working alongside distinguished industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities at city, state, and federal levels for pertinent topics.
• Create policy briefs, background memorandums, and legislative target lists.
• Assist in preparing briefing books, documentation, and materials for client interactions including meetings, interviews, and events.
• Attend hearings, webinars, and coalition meetings, delivering summaries and insights.
• Support advocacy campaigns, identifying relevant issues aligned with client interests.
• Track media coverage and generate daily news compilations and reports.
• Develop media contact lists and assist with drafting press materials such as releases, advisories, fact sheets, and press kits.
• Support media relations by preparing pitches and researching media contacts including reporters, producers, and podcast hosts.
• Assist in writing op-eds, letters to editors, and submissions for awards and speaking opportunities.
• Prepare presentations and slide decks for internal and client meetings.
• Contribute to digital and social media initiatives by drafting content and building influencer outreach lists.
• Perform stakeholder research to pinpoint third-party validators, funders, and partner entities.
• Aid in organizing and executing events.
• Conduct background research for clients and actively participate in brainstorming and pitch development sessions.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Strong research aptitude and critical analytical thinking.
• Self-driven with effective interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Manage multiple assignments efficiently and meet deadlines reliably.
• Genuine interest in politics, communications, advocacy, and media relations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X.
• Professional demeanor, organized with exceptional precision and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• The candidate must reside in the New York City metropolitan area.
• This is a part-time (25-30 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week) temporary internship from August to December, with potential for extension.
• The role requires on-site presence; remote work is not supported.
• Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates.
• Compensation is $17 per hour.

About Actum

Actum is an internationally operating consulting firm specializing in addressing complex intersections between business, politics, and media. The firm excels in strategy, management, execution, communications, government relations, storytelling, digital and social media, advocacy, and political consulting. Guided by experienced senior advisors and partners with backgrounds ranging from government and media to business and technology, Actum delivers significant impact and results for its clients. Offices are based in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Washington, D.C., London, and Paris, fostering a global collaborative workspace.