Communications Internship – Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

1d • $18 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a paid, hands-on internship for current college or graduate students and people who graduated within the past six months. Interns support a team and may work on research, writing, content creation, communications, database management, policy, or event preparation. Specific responsibilities depend on department and semester.

Interns participate in professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume review and interview preparation workshops. The internship runs from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is part-time and hybrid, with interns expected to work in the downtown Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days a week. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing if needed. The hourly pay rate is $18.00–$20.00. Academic credit may be available subject to the student's school's criteria. U.S. work authorization is required; candidates with CPT and/or OPT may apply.

Requirements

• Must be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the past six months.
• U.S. work authorization is required; candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT) may apply.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in the downtown Washington, D.C. office at least three days per week; fully remote applicants will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Academic credit may be available for students who meet their school's criteria; it is not required.

Responsibilities

• Typical intern work includes research, drafting memos, content creation, and event planning and coordination; specific duties vary by department and semester.
• Digital & Social Media: Create and curate content for Chamber events and initiatives across social media platforms; monitor digital channels and compile analytics and reports; support content scheduling, community engagement, and digital campaigns; research digital trends, audience insights, and platform best practices; collaborate on communications and branding.
• Policy Communications & Public Affairs: Support media outreach by drafting pitches, press releases, and talking points; staff policy events, including forums, briefings, and Hill activities; assist with analytics and project management for communications campaigns; monitor media coverage and compile press clips and coverage reports; provide surge capacity as team priorities shift.
• Marketing: Help implement the Chamber's value proposition and messaging across presentations, communications, marketing materials, and internal resources; support creation and refinement of member-facing materials such as pitch decks, one-pagers, presentations, and talking points; assist with project coordination, research, content management, and reporting; participate in meetings, status reviews, and cross-functional collaboration; manage recurring content, asset organization, and project coordination.
• Foundation Communications: Draft and edit press releases, newsletters, talking points, and social media content; support content creation and asset management for programs and events across digital and print channels; assist with media monitoring and coverage reporting; coordinate with the Creative team and external agency partners on design and branding; research communications strategies, media trends, and Foundation initiatives; provide project coordination and administrative support.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and a resume review and interview preparation workshop.

What This Job Offers

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