Internship - Fall 2026 (September - December)

C-Span • Washington, DC

1d • $1,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The C-SPAN Internship Program seeks to utilize the talents and education of students interested in communications and politics. During your internship, you will become familiar with the workings of a cable television network and get a front-row seat to the political process. Intern classes are small, providing an opportunity for hands-on, real-life experience. Interns also have an opportunity to interact with interns from other departments at events and discussions. Interns will assist in research, writing, and/or production for a specific unit or department. This may include learning aspects of print and video production; technical, promotional, and public relations techniques, or program production.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree during the semester of the internship.
• Available to work a minimum of three weekdays, eight hours a day (daytime hours).
• Interning for college credit.
• Interested in the media and politics.
• Able to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Must provide your own housing.

Nice To Haves

• First priority is given to rising juniors and seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research, writing and/or production for a specific unit or department.
• Learn aspects of print and video production.
• Learn technical, promotional and public relations techniques.
• Learn program production.
• Make Hill runs to research and collect information.
• Learn camera and audio techniques, and the technical and logistical requirements for field production.
• Assist in public relations and marketing.
• Help develop a daily schedule and coordinate elements for on-air production.
• Learn about business and sales trends in the cable industry.
• Get involved in the development of online technology.

Benefits

• A $1,200 stipend will be paid at the end of a successful internship.
• Earn college credit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern