Press Intern

The Office of Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is hiring for a Press Intern (Summer 2025) to work in her Washington, D.C. office. This is a paid internship. The summer internship will span May to early September but start/end dates are flexible based on semester schedule. Full time interns will work 9-5, Monday-Friday. 

The Press Intern will work closely with a highly productive and fast-paced communications team.   

Responsibilities and educational opportunities will include: 

• Compiling daily news clips; 
• Assisting in drafting press releases and other written materials; 
• Assisting in drafting social media content, including creating graphics and editing video content; 
• Helping to maintain press lists; 
• Clipping committee remarks and cable hits; 
• Answering phones; and, 
• Leading tours of the U.S. Capitol. 

The ideal applicant will have a strong interest in political communications and have strong writing skills. Previous video editing and graphic creation experience a plus, but not required – we can teach you! 

All qualified applicants, including candidates of diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send a resume, a 1-2 page writing sample, and 3 relevant sample social media posts to or04.interncoordinator@mail.house.gov with “Press Intern Application: Full Name, Summer 2025” in the subject line.  

No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.