Communications Internship – Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a substantive communications internship for current college or graduate students and individuals who graduated within the past six months. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting a team and may work on research, writing, database management, policy, communications, and event preparation. The program includes opportunities to network with colleagues and senior executives and participate in professional-development and educational activities, including company-wide meetings and social events, intern-exclusive discussions with senior executives, and resume-review and interview-preparation workshops.

The internship is expected to run from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is paid at $18.00–$20.00 per hour, and students may receive academic credit if they meet their school's criteria. Interns work part-time on a hybrid schedule and must be in the office at least three days per week at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing if needed.

Candidates indicate their top two department preferences. Potential placements include Digital & Social Media, Policy Communications & Public Affairs, Marketing, and Foundation Communications. Work varies by department and can include creating digital content and reporting on channel performance; supporting media outreach, policy events, and communications campaigns; helping implement messaging and develop member-facing marketing materials; and creating communications and promotional content for Foundation programs and events. Applications are accepted until Thursday, November 12, and interviews are conducted in November and December. 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.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible.
• Must be able to work a part-time hybrid schedule and be in the office at least three days a week in downtown Washington, D.C.; fully remote applicants will not be considered.
• Must arrange personal housing accommodations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support a department team with research, writing, content creation, and event preparation; specific responsibilities vary by department and semester.
• Create and curate content for Chamber events and initiatives across social media platforms.
• Monitor digital channels and compile performance analytics and reports.
• Support content scheduling, community engagement, and digital campaign execution.
• Research digital trends, audience insights, and platform best practices.
• 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.
• Help operationalize the Chamber's value proposition and messaging across presentations, communications, marketing materials, and internal resources.
• Support the creation and organization of member-facing sales and marketing materials, including pitch decks, one-pagers, presentations, and talking points.
• Assist with project coordination, research, content management, and reporting across Marketing and Member Relations initiatives.
• Draft and edit Foundation communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, talking points, and social media content.
• Support content creation and asset management for Foundation programs and events across digital and print channels.
• Coordinate with the Chamber's Creative team and external agency partners on design and branding projects.
• Conduct research related to communications strategies, media trends, and Foundation initiatives; provide project coordination and administrative support as needed.
• Participate in professional-development and networking activities, including meetings, social events, executive discussions, and career-preparation workshops.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Students may receive academic credit if they meet their school's criteria.
• Professional-development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, executive discussions, and resume-review and interview-preparation workshops.

What This Job Offers

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