Intern, Strategic Communications and Insights

Breakwater Strategy•Washington, DC

About The Position

Breakwater Strategy is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented college students for a paid, part-time internship in Spring 2027. Interns join a growing team of strategic communication 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 college juniors or seniors, be based in NY, DC, MD, NJ, CT, NC, PA, or VA, and commit at least 20 hours per week across 4–5 days. Work must be scheduled in at least half-day blocks. The District of Columbia salary range is $21–$21 USD.

Requirements

Must be a college junior or senior.
Must be able to commit at least 20 hours per week, spread across 4–5 days per week.
Must be based in NY, DC, MD, NJ, CT, NC, PA, or VA.
Must work in at least half-day blocks.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Detail-oriented and able to produce polished work.
Organized and able to balance multiple assignments and deadlines.
Trustworthy when working with confidential information and clients.
Politically minded and interested in shaping public opinion and influencing the regulatory ecosystem.

Nice To Haves

A lifelong learner interested in innovative emerging technologies and business models.
Entrepreneurial, driven, creative, and prepared to take initiative.

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 to develop communications strategies for clients.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check client-facing collateral.
Provide general support to the internal team as needed.