Public Affairs Intern (The Ferrato Co, Pack Intern, Spring 2026)
**This internship is hosted by The Ferrato Company and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio and ASUN.
Students are highly encouraged to visit the Nevada Career Studio in-person Fridays from 12:00 to 4:00 or use our Virtual Resume + Cover Letter Tune Up service BEFORE applying for these positions. Students are welcome to by any time during our drop-in hours, but we’ll have dedicated staff on Fridays! Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS expectations will not be included in applicant packages to employers.
About The Ferrato Company:
The Ferrato Company was founded in 2014 and is a full service bi-partisan public affairs firm providing services to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, government agencies and non-profits. Our vast experience provides clients with unique perspectives and fresh solutions. Our team includes native Nevadans providing expertise to clients across various industries. The Ferrato Company offers services in the public affairs and government relations field to clients throughout Nevada and to Washington, D.C. Our services drive our clients toward their goals from legislative priorities and regulatory changes to government contracts and business opportunities.
Internship Description:
The Public Affairs Intern will track and monitor legislative policy hearings for the firm. They will be responsible for writing reports on all legislative hearings and updating the firm on relevant media activity. The intern will be responsible for maintaining the bill tracking database and doing research projects as needed. The intern will get access to the full operation of a public affairs firm and meet clients and state legislators. The work will vary daily and provide good exposure to a variety of policy issues.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Pull media clips daily for local happenings and client mentions
- Sit on client calls and take notes
- Create content for social media
- Attend and take notes at local government, regulatory and state interim meetings to monitor topics for clients to share with clients and other firm employees
- Research local businesses, organizations and elected officials that may impact our clients’ issues
- Manage and update spreadsheets to share with clients
- Any other duties requested
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
- Complete 120 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
- Work independently and take initiative
- Complete tasks in a timely fashion
- Ask questions
- Constantly improve and develop work product
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘26 semester
- Interest in politics and public policy
- Organized and detail oriented
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Strong writing skills
- Research skills
- Experienced Microsoft office suite user
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in politics or government entities such as city council, school district, and state legislature
Desired Schedule for Intern:
It is more beneficial if interns work full days, but the job is flexible.
PIGP internships require interns to complete 120 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.