Communications Intern

Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) seeks a paid and highly-motivated Communications Intern for Spring 2027 (January - May) based in the Washington, D.C. office.

The internship provides hands-on experience in a congressional communications team, including social media, press materials, and media monitoring. Applicants should have a foundation in social media, with studies in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Foundation in social media platforms; familiarity with current trends.
• Pursuing degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations.
• Submission of a sample graphic is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create timely social media content highlighting legislative work and community events.
• Produce high-quality graphics and video content.
• Draft press releases, quotes, and prep docs for media.
• Maintain and distribute daily press clips and media mentions.
• Monitor media coverage and perform background research.
• Support office operations: answer phones, research issues, attend briefings/hearings.

Skills

Content creation

Media monitoring

Press drafting

Graphic design

Public relations

Education

Communications/Journalism/PR degree (pursuing)

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Job description

The Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) seeks a paid and highly-motivated Communications Intern for Spring 2027 (January - May) based in the Washington, D.C. office. Please note that the application deadline is November 21, 2026, at midnight.

Communications interns assist and work under the Communications team. Duties include developing social media content, drafting press releases, sorting press clips, creating digital content, and assisting the team with a variety of projects as needed. Interns will work closely with communications staffers and learn about the press operation of a congressional office.

Candidates should have a foundation of technical knowledge on social media platforms. Experience in studying Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations is a plus. Submission of a sample graphic with application materials is recommended but not required.

• Creating timely, engaging, and creative social media content highlighting the Member's legislative work, constituent advocacy wins, and community events.
• Producing high-quality and attention-grabbing graphics and videos.
• Drafting press materials such as press releases, quotes, and prep docs.
• Maintaining and distributing daily news clips.
• Media monitoring and researching.

Supporting the office of Congresswoman Trahan's office operations with duties as assigned, including:

• Answering phones
• Researching issues
• Attending briefings and hearings

The Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.