Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism Fellowship (Spring 2027)

Summary

Spring 2027 Fellowship Program

Orchestra is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Spring 2027 Fellowship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity for college graduates that provides meaningful experience across strategic communications, public affairs, media engagement, brand storytelling, and business operations.

Fellows are embedded within a specific practice area and contribute to active client work and business initiatives while gaining exposure to how integrated communications strategies are developed and executed.

Duration: January 13, 2027 - July 2, 2027 Location: Hybrid based in New York, NY or Washington, DC. Minimum 3 days per week in-office Compensation: $24/hour

This program offers the potential for permanent, full-time employment. While full-time opportunities may become available, they are not guaranteed and are contingent upon individual performance and the company's hiring needs at the time.

Practice Areas

Applicants should apply to and will be considered for one primary practice area based on their background, interests, and prior experience. Candidates should select the area that best aligns with their experience and career interests.

Important Eligibility Requirement

To be considered, applicants must have already graduated (or be graduating before the start date) and have prior internship or relevant work experience in their selected practice area.

Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism

This fellowship program is part of Orchestra's Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism practice areas.

What You'll Do As a Fellow, you will:

• Conduct research and monitor industry, market, and media trends
• Draft content, reports, presentations, and communications materials
• Support client and internal projects from planning through execution
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, client calls, and events
• Collaborate across teams on integrated initiatives
• Gain exposure to strategic communications, public affairs, and agency operations in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications: Candidates should possess:

• A bachelor's degree (or will graduate before the start date)
• Prior internship or relevant work experience in their selected practice area
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Digital fluency and eagerness to learn new platforms
• A strong interest in communications, marketing, public affairs, business, or related fields

How To Apply To be considered, applicants must submit:

Resume (1-2 pages) Highlight relevant professional, academic, internship, volunteer, or extracurricular experience.

• Application Form As part of the application, candidates will be asked to select one practice area of interest and complete a brief essay (500 words or less) describing how their experiences have prepared them for success in that area and why they are interested in pursuing a career in the field.

Application Deadline Sunday, November 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning before the deadline, so we encourage candidates to apply early.

Due to application volume, we are unable to respond to all submissions. We will reach out directly to candidates selected for interviews. We kindly ask that you do not call, email, or contact us to confirm receipt of your application or inquire about your status.

Job Description

Spring 2027 Fellowship Program

Orchestra is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Spring 2027 Fellowship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity for college graduates that provides meaningful experience across strategic communications, public affairs, media engagement, brand storytelling, and business operations.

Fellows are embedded within a specific practice area and contribute to active client work and business initiatives while gaining exposure to how integrated communications strategies are developed and executed.

Duration: January 13, 2027 - July 2, 2027 Location: Hybrid based in New York, NY or Washington, DC. Minimum 3 days per week in-office Compensation: $24/hour

This program offers the potential for permanent, full-time employment. While full-time opportunities may become available, they are not guaranteed and are contingent upon individual performance and the company's hiring needs at the time.

Practice Areas

Applicants should apply to and will be considered for one primary practice area based on their background, interests, and prior experience. Candidates should select the area that best aligns with their experience and career interests.

Important Eligibility Requirement

To be considered, applicants must have already graduated (or be graduating before the start date) and have prior internship or relevant work experience in their selected practice area.

Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism

This fellowship program is part of Orchestra's Public Affairs, Impact & Urbanism practice areas.

What You'll Do As a Fellow, you will:

• Conduct research and monitor industry, market, and media trends
• Draft content, reports, presentations, and communications materials
• Support client and internal projects from planning through execution
• Participate in meetings, brainstorming sessions, client calls, and events
• Collaborate across teams on integrated initiatives
• Gain exposure to strategic communications, public affairs, and agency operations in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications: Candidates should possess:

• A bachelor's degree (or will graduate before the start date)
• Prior internship or relevant work experience in their selected practice area
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Digital fluency and eagerness to learn new platforms
• A strong interest in communications, marketing, public affairs, business, or related fields

How To Apply To be considered, applicants must submit:

Resume (1-2 pages) Highlight relevant professional, academic, internship, volunteer, or extracurricular experience.

• Application Form As part of the application, candidates will be asked to select one practice area of interest and complete a brief essay (500 words or less) describing how their experiences have prepared them for success in that area and why they are interested in pursuing a career in the field.

Application Deadline Sunday, November 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning before the deadline, so we encourage candidates to apply early.

Due to application volume, we are unable to respond to all submissions. We will reach out directly to candidates selected for interviews. We kindly ask that you do not call, email, or contact us to confirm receipt of your application or inquire about your status.