The Democratic staff of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce immediately seeks a professional, dependable, and enthusiastic student or recent graduate for a paid communications internship (up to 40 hours a week) working closely with the press team on a variety of tasks. Communications, journalism, public relations, public affairs or political science majors and recent graduates preferred. Prior communications intern experience a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and posting Committee web content and social media
- Basic photography
- Drafting press releases and statements (other written materials may include memos, one-minute floor speeches, etc.)
- Press list maintenance
- Compiling and distributing daily press clips
- Media monitoring
- Answering the press office phone
- Other communications and administrative tasks as assigned.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, brief cover letter, and one short writing sample to [email protected].
Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected.