Intern, Strategic Communications and Insights

Breakwater Strategy•Washington DC, WA

17h

About The Position

Breakwater Strategy is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented students for a paid, part-time internship in Spring 2027. Interns will join a growing team of strategic communications professionals advising organizations on complex public affairs, corporate reputation, and capital markets issues. The role operates on East Coast working hours (9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET). Interns may work fully remotely or on a hybrid basis from the Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must be based in NY, DC, MD, NJ, CT, NC, PA, or VA, and commit at least 20 hours per week across 4–5 days per week, working in at least half-day blocks. The stated District of Columbia salary is $21 per hour.

Requirements

Be a college junior or senior.
Commit at least 20 hours per week, spread across 4–5 days per week.
Be based in NY, DC, MD, NJ, CT, NC, PA, or VA.
Work in at least half-day blocks.
Be a lifelong learner.
Be entrepreneurial, driven, creative, and prepared to take initiative.
Be politically minded and interested in shaping public opinion and influencing the regulatory ecosystem.
Be trustworthy and able to work with confidential information and clients.
Be detail-oriented and able to produce polished work.
Be organized and able to balance multiple assignments and deadlines.
Be a strong writer and editor.

Nice To Haves

References and writing samples may be requested.

Responsibilities

Monitor media, policy developments, and online conversations for clients.
Conduct qualitative desk research for new business and existing clients.
Build and maintain press lists.
Develop client content, including blogs, memos, briefing books, and social media posts.
Participate in internal brainstorm calls when developing client communications strategy.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check client-facing collateral.
Provide general support to the internal team as needed.