Spring 2026, Communications Internship, Governance Studies (Job ID: 2026-3718)

The Brookings Institution

78d • $18

About The Position

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills. Interns will have the opportunity to attend meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution. This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a masters degree with an interest in communications, media relations, journalism, digital strategy, and/or public policy to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. PhD students are not eligible for internships; please visit our Careers page for current open positions. This internship pays an hourly rate of $18.00, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 25 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

Requirements

• Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students pursuing a masters degree in public policy, political science, communications, journalism, and/or media relations or related fields.
• Strong writing, social media, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with copy editing is preferred.
• Must submit a writing sample.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Governance Studies communications team.
• Learn a variety of communication skills such as media relations, social media communication, paper editing, blogging, web publishing, and dissemination of publications and scholarly work.
• Research and identify relevant media targets and update media lists to reflect editorial staff and beat changes.
• Help draft social media language and content, especially for Twitter.
• Copy edit blog posts, reports, etc.
• Monitor print and broadcast media for coverage that includes mention of projects and experts.
• Support work to promote Governance Studies research, experts, events, and news.
• Assist with media relations outreach activities, as appropriate.
• Assist with the layout and design of research papers, as appropriate.
• Draft blog posts.
• Staff and organize public events, as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18.00.
• Opportunity to network with other interns.
• Professional development workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree