Job Description
The Office of Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) is hiring a full-time Press Intern to work in the Washington, D.C. office. The Press Intern will work directly with the Communications team and be part of day-to-day communications operations.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Compiling daily news clips
- Assist with drafting social media posts and filming video content
- Drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written materials
- Maintaining press lists
- Assist with creating content for the website
The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. On occasion, the Press Intern will fill in for other full-time interns with answering phones, directing constituent messages, etc, but their primary responsibility will be to the Communications team.
All qualified applicants, including candidates of diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter indicating availability, and a short writing sample to california27internships@gmail.com with “PRESS INTERN: Full Name” in the subject line.
Applicants who are proficient in Spanish and/or have strong ties to CA-27 are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The priority deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 23rd.