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Summer 2024 Communications Internship, Governance Studies

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The Brookings Institution

Jan 26

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Washington, DC

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate students working toward a degree in public policy, political science, communications, journalism, and/or media relations or related fields are encouraged to apply. Our most successful interns have strong writing, social media, analytical, and multi-tasking skills. Experience with copy editing is preferred.
  • This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
  • Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.
  • Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.
  • If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

  • Researching and identifying relevant media targets and updating media lists to reflect editorial staff and beat changes.
  • Helping to draft social media language and content, especially for Twitter.
  • Copy editing blog posts, reports, etc.
  • Monitoring print and broadcast media for coverage that includes mention of projects and experts.
  • Supporting work to promote Governance Studies research, experts, events, and news.
  • Assisting with media relations outreach activities, as appropriate.
  • Assisting with layout and design of research papers, as appropriate.
  • Drafting blog posts.
  • Staffing and organizing public events, as needed.

The Brookings Institution

Consulting
Industry
201-500
Employees
1916
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For over 100 years, Brookings experts have conducted high-quality, independent research and produced innovative policy solutions for the nation and world. Brookings is proud to be consistently ranked as the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank.