Summer 2027 Communications Internship
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Washington · internship.
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What you'll do
- Write website pieces about media law issues and help create content for social channels and the monthly newsletter
- Research ongoing topics and help keep key resources current
- Work with legal, policy, development and operations staff on communications that raise awareness of the team’s work
- Attend seminars, court proceedings and congressional hearings to learn from journalists, media lawyers and policymakers
What you bring
- You bring strong writing skills and careful attention to detail
- You’re interested in building your knowledge of U.S. press freedom and media law
- You’re a college student or recent graduate and can submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample
Who this fits
This summer internship is suited to college students and recent graduates who want hands-on communications experience in press freedom and media law. The role is hybrid in Washington.
From the employer
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.
The Reporters Committee’s communications team offers full-time summer internships for college students and recent graduates. The Communications Intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with staff across the organization (legal, policy, development and operations) as they support the communications team in raising awareness of and engaging more people with the Reporters Committee’s mission and work.
Interns will write about media law issues for the Reporters Committee’s website, support content creation for our social media channels and monthly newsletter, contribute to ongoing research, and help maintain key resources. Interns will also have opportunities to interact with and learn about free press issues from journalists, media lawyers and policymakers through seminars, court hearings and congressional hearings.
Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, have a strong writing background and be interested in expanding their knowledge about U.S. press freedom and media law issues.
Deadline: Applications should be submitted by March 1 for the summer term.
To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and writing samples (maximum of 3 clips OR a short research paper if you do not have clips). A strong background in journalism or marketing is preferred. NOTE: Please submit materials in one PDF file. Only complete applications will advance in the hiring process.
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