Communications Internship - Summer 2026
About The Position
Advanced Energy United seeks an energetic Communications intern to support its media and communications activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations, helping create and write pitches to send to reporters, and drafting content for publication on social media and United’s blog. The Communications intern will also assist with drafting press releases and statements. Additionally, the Communications intern will help with research, such as identifying reporters who cover energy and legislative issues across states in United’s portfolio of work. The intern will have the opportunity to work with Advanced Energy United’s education and advocacy teams to help the Communications staff execute communications strategies in support of Advanced Energy United’s policy and advocacy goals.
Requirements
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Interest in media relations and/or communications
- Strong communication and writing skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience developing digital content
- Familiarity with Muck Rack or other contact management systems
- An interest in clean energy
- Detail-oriented
- Intellectually curious
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Responsibilities
- Support media and communications activities
- Gain hands-on experience in media relations
- Help create and write pitches to send to reporters
- Draft content for publication on social media and United’s blog
- Assist with drafting press releases and statements
- Help with research, such as identifying reporters who cover energy and legislative issues across states in United’s portfolio of work
- Work with Advanced Energy United’s education and advocacy teams to help the Communications staff execute communications strategies in support of Advanced Energy United’s policy and advocacy goals
- Work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office
- A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
