Summer Internship, Public Affairs

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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Role And Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

We are actively recruiting for internships and externships for Samsung Electronics America public affairs, which supports various business priorities. This position is located in our Washington, DC office.

At Samsung Electronics America, we provide our interns with real-world hands-on knowledge alongside application. Experience will transcend beyond classrooms, and you will see how processes and business strategies come into life.

Our commitment to social betterment is the guiding force behind our Public/Government Affairs team which focuses on opportunities to engage and support government customers, policy makers and technology leaders. Our sustainability and global and U.S. government relations teams ensure that everything we do moves the world forward.

Responsibilities

• Support government affairs/relations activities including research, public policy projects, and communications
• Work with the strategic communications team to pitch media, identify opportunities for storytelling
• Identify thought-leadership, panel, and speaking engagement opportunities for Samsung leadership
• Develop communications and marketing materials to support lines of business
• Work with the events team to plan and execute events within the Samsung DC event space
• Conduct research on organizations, issues, trends, case studies, federal legislative and political agendas, public policy issues, and regional events
• Assist staff with legislative, regulatory, and consumer group issues, attend legislative hearings, and provide hearing coverage with follow-up report writing
• Execute operational tasks through collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders, as well as external partners
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Skills And Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergrad (Rising Senior) - Political Science, International Studies, Communications, Law, History, Economics.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop and/ or other common marketing-related applications will be an advantage
• Must be able to work throughout the summer: 6/3/2024-8/9/2024
• Required Reporting Location: 700 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 600, Washington D.C.
• Good planning skills and well-organized
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills
• Demonstrated experience building, sustaining and leveraging relationships
• Inclusive mind-set and behaviors across all levels of organization
• Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and act decisively
• Ability to think strategically and influence teammates on multiple, cross-functional teams
• Positive, can-do attitude embracing Growth Mindset
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Political and / or public policy knowledge, interest or experience
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and attentive to details
• Able to work independently and also in a team
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Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process

Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.