Production Intern, Summer 2026 at SKDK in Washington, DC

Overview

SKDK, an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, is seeking interns to join its political team for a paid internship. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK brings unparalleled strategic communications experience to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, labor unions, political committees, and candidates.

Whether it is creating a campaign launch video for a candidate, assisting a corporate client on establishing messaging around their corporate social responsibility strategy, or guiding a nonprofit through a crisis, SKDK is always at the forefront, leading the charge. There is no company better that understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy. At SKDK, we are made whole by the diversity of our team. We are a firm that invites and celebrates the uniqueness of each member of our team and encourages individuals to bring their best selves into the workplace.

Whether it is through participation in one of our Employee Resource Groups, serving on our DEI Council, opportunities to volunteer, or bringing a new perspective to client work, your individuality and experience matters. Production interns work on a wide range of fast-paced political candidate, issue advocacy, and corporate clients.

Ideal candidates are driven, self-starters with the ability to grasp complex subject matter quickly and work well within teams.

Responsibilities

• Importing, logging, and organizing original footage in Adobe Premiere and production databases.
• Organize and review transcripts from original footage.
• Assisting producers on locating sourcing material and news clips.
• Editing together pitch reels.
• Editing videos for social media
• Updating and maintaining production logs and trackers.
• Organizing and maintaining records on scripts, ads, and voiceovers sessions.
• Assisting on video shoots when available.

Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Premiere. Please share relevant work.
• Candidates must have full-time availability in Washington D.C., Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with three days in office.
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage tasks remotely.
• Experience with video production workflows including asset management, file organization, and post-production processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to handle competing deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing landscapes and to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Previous relevant experience in production related assignments or internships

Benefits

SKDK is committed to pay equity. SKDK offers a wage of $17.95 per hour.

Equal Opportunities

SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.