Job Description
The press intern will work closely with the communications team. Applicants should be organized, creative, familiar with current events, and detail oriented. Responsibilities include answering telephones, leading Capitol tours, compiling daily press clips, creating content for social media, drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written materials, maintaining press lists, clipping floor and hearing remarks; and designing graphics.
Ideal candidates have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple competing tasks, a strong sense of professionalism, and demonstrate a solid work ethic. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Relevant communications skills such as graphic design, social media, and video editing experience are preferred. District ties are a plus. Diverse and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume, 1-page cover letter, writing sample, and a graphic sample to cisneros.internship@mail.house.gov with "DC Fall 2026 Press Internship Application - First Name Last Name" as the subject line. Please include weekly availability and preferred start/end date on your email and attach the resume and cover letter as a pdf. No calls or drop-ins please.