Summary of Position:

HPS is seeking full-time paid interns for summer 2022 to support the operations of the firm. They will benefit from immediate client exposure and opportunities for professional development while working in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. Interns support directors and partners on client teams, as well as contribute to internal firm projects. A successful candidate has strong writing and time-management skills, and a curious, proactive, high-achieving attitude. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Write communications products like press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces, and social media posts

+ Research and monitor clients’ business and industry to maintain an updated knowledge base and keep team apprised of new and ongoing developments

+ Collect, conduct, and present quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in a variety of communication vehicles, including presentations, reports, infographics, and fact sheets

+ Assist with executing events, including press conferences, speaking engagements, editorial board meetings and media trainings

+ Build and maintain media lists

+ Pull census data and economic policy data

+ Perform statistical and economic analyses

+ Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

+ Rising undergraduate seniors (graduating in Dec. 2022 or spring 2023) working toward a degree in Political Science/Government, Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Business or related field

+ Previous internship experience at an agency, publicly-traded company, media outlet, or in politics or government

+ Experience conducting research and performing financial or economic analysis, writing and distilling complex ideas and concepts into a digestible format

+ Familiarity with business, economics, politics, and the legislative process; expertise and interest in a specific policy field is a plus

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Ability to take initiative

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team

+ Problem-solving skills

+ Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks

+ Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Ability to work 40 hours per week

+ Ability to commit to internship from early June through August 2022

Benefits:

+ Excellent environment for learning and growth

+ Frequent firm-wide social events and activities

+ Knowledge Meeting lunches with all staff on a variety of topics