Communications Intern

Future Caucus is a nonprofit organization seeking qualified interns to take on significant responsibility, work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and contribute to organizational development and strategy. Interns will work at a high level with Future Caucus’ staff out of our Washington, DC office. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis, we are currently hiring for the fall semester (January-May 2025). We will accept both remote and in-person interns.  
 

Internship Candidate Requirements: 

• Passion for Gen Z & Millennials in politics and/or future-focused ideas  

• Hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit  

• Acute attention to detail  

• Strong research and writing skills  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility  

Future Caucus internships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national cause with prospects of future employment. Interns will also have the opportunity to interface with leaders in the media, in state houses, and on our board of directors. Interns receive monthly stipends. 

Communications Intern

The Communications Intern will support Future Caucus press operations and contribute substantially to our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank, a vital tool for helping target audiences connect with the stories and impact of Gen Z and millennial legislators across the country.
 

Responsibilities may include:

• Proposing, designing, and conducting interviews with young lawmakers
• Drafting blog narratives and articles for the Future Caucus website
• Assist day-to-day media relations, such as by building and updating media lists; tracking and measuring earned media coverage of the Future Caucus network; and producing talking points, memos, news releases and media advisories, statements, and other public relations materials as needed
• Support communications director in organizing events for members of the media, including media meet and greets, salons, press conferences, and in-person or virtual briefings
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at an accredited institution
• Knowledge of US local, state, and/or national politics
• Strong commitment to bridging the partisan divide in US politics
• Strong writer and editor; knowledge of AP style is a plus!
• Superb attention to detail and an ability to produce error-free work on deadline
• A nose for news and understanding of news values
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with colleagues, lawmakers, and media
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity

To apply, please include a writing sample (no more than two pages) with your application materials.