Communications Intern, HQ (Spring 2027)
Politico (POLITICO) Open At a glance
Junior Communications role at Politico (POLITICO). Arlington · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Curate and post social content, including clips of television appearances, to support audience engagement
- Capture photos and video at POLITICO Live events for social channels and internal use
- Promote Energy team products and stories, while building ties with editors and producers
- Coordinate Decoded communications plans with California colleagues and oversee U.S. speaking-request approvals
- Create press lists, support media bookings, and work with EU colleagues on transatlantic communications
What you bring
- A strong interest in journalism, media, and communications
- Careful organization and attention to detail, with experience using social platforms and creating content
- Clear writing and speaking skills, plus the ability to juggle tasks and take initiative with colleagues
Who this fits
This part-time internship runs from January through May 2027 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. You’ll suit a collaborative junior candidate who can work with teams across time zones.
From the employer
Job Description:
POLITICO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support our dynamic global communications team. This learning opportunity offers hands-on experience across media relations, social media strategy, live events and internal communications.
What You’ll Do:
- Support social media engagement by curating and publishing content, including clipping and sharing television appearances
- Assist with coverage of POLITICO Live events by capturing photos and videos for social media and internal use
- Lead promotion of all products and stories across the Energy teams, and build relationships with key editors and producers
- Work closely with our California team and execute communication plans for Decoded by POLITICO.
- Lead the approval process for our external speaking requests across the United States
- Build and maintain targeted press lists for key editorial and multimedia products, including The Conversation with Dasha Burns, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, The Energy Podcast and more
- Collaborate with POLITICO’s EU team on transatlantic communications initiatives
- Monitor and support the booking inbox, ensuring reporters are prepared for media appearances with connection details and relevant topics
- Provide administrative and organizational support to the communications team as needed
What You’ll Need:
- Strong interest in media, journalism, and communications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative spirit with a willingness to take initiative
- A global mindset and ability to work with stakeholders across various teams and time zones.
Internship details:
- Dates: January-May 2027
- Pay: $23/hr
- Location: Arlington, VA
Posting date:
2026-11-09Title:
Communications Intern, HQ (Spring 2027)
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