Rud Pedersen UK Summer Internship

Job Description

We are looking for the next generation of public affairs and communications talent motivated and excited by the challenge of working within a high-quality challenger brand in the London market and alongside our international colleagues.

Our summer internship will give you first-hand exposure to working in a fast-paced ambitious public affairs and strategic communications group rooted in Nordic values and a European culture. With a focus on supporting clients in the London market this opportunity is suited to those with a solid understanding of the British political and media sectors looking for their first experience in consultancy.

What to expect from your internship

During your internship you will primarily support our research function which leads our political and media monitoring and information gathering. You will be involved in the drafting of research and briefing notes providing valuable information that can support our clients and your senior colleagues. You will also be supporting communications accounts with the drafting of press releases and online content including for social media and websites.

You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of how a fast-paced consultancy works as well as building essential public affairs skills and awareness of client management.

A successful internship would strongly support an application for a permanent role for someone looking to make the transition to a more permanent role.

Dates of the internship

Successful applicants will be offered an internship for up to one month between June and July 2026. There will be some flexibility during the summer period for the right candidates.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong academic record
• Flawless oral and written English
• Ability to provide high-quality research within short time frames
• Keen interest in British and international politics business issues and the media landscape
• Should have completed at least two years of their undergraduate degree.
• The legal right to work in the UK

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic with an appetite for news politics media and current affairs. You should have strong digital skills and awareness with knowledge of emerging media platforms and social media.

About the company

Rud Pedersen is Europes foremost strategic public affairs firm helping clients to navigate political regulatory and reputational complexity protect value and drive sustainable growth.

With offices across Europe we bring deep local insight alongside a coordinated European perspective. Our teams drawn from all levels of government institutions and industry offer unrivalled political expertise and on-the-ground presence helping organisations engage effectively wherever decisions are made.

Required Experience:

Intern