Communications Intern

Politico • Arlington, VA

5d

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support its global communications team. This learning opportunity provides hands-on experience across media relations, social media strategy, live events, and internal communications. The intern will support communications initiatives across teams in the United States, California, and the European Union, as well as provide administrative and organizational support to the communications team.

Requirements

• 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 and willingness to take initiative.
• A global mindset and ability to work with stakeholders across teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support social media engagement by curating and publishing content, including clipping and sharing television appearances.
• Capture photos and videos at POLITICO Live events for social media and internal use.
• Promote products and stories across the Energy teams and build relationships with key editors and producers.
• Work with the California team to execute communication plans for Decoded by POLITICO.
• Lead the approval process for external speaking requests across the United States.
• Build and maintain targeted press lists for editorial and multimedia products, including The Conversation with Dasha Burns, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, and The Energy Podcast.
• Collaborate with POLITICO’s EU team on transatlantic communications initiatives.
• Monitor and support the booking inbox, ensuring reporters have connection details and relevant topics for media appearances.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the communications team as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed