Summer 2027 Communications Internship

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press offers full-time summer communications internships for college students and recent graduates. The Communications Intern collaborates with staff across legal, policy, development, and operations to support the communications team in raising awareness of and engaging people with the organization’s mission and work.

The intern writes about media law issues for the Reporters Committee’s website, supports content creation for social media channels and the monthly newsletter, contributes to ongoing research, and helps maintain key resources. The role also provides opportunities to learn about free press issues through interaction with journalists, media lawyers, and policymakers at seminars, court hearings, and congressional hearings.

Requirements

• Be detail-oriented.
• Have a strong writing background.
• Be interested in expanding knowledge of U.S. press freedom and media law issues.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (up to three clips, or a short research paper if clips are unavailable).
• Submit all application materials in one PDF file; only complete applications will advance in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• A strong background in journalism or marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write about media law issues for the Reporters Committee’s website.
• Support content creation for social media channels and the monthly newsletter.
• Contribute to ongoing research.
• Help maintain key resources.
• Collaborate with staff across legal, policy, development, and operations.
• Participate in opportunities to learn about free press issues through seminars, court hearings, and congressional hearings.

What This Job Offers

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