Communications Intern

Office of Congressman Mike Quigley; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressman Mike Quigley's Washington, DC office is seeking a paid Communications Intern for the Spring 2027 semester (January to May). This role offers exposure to Capitol Hill operations and hands-on experience in political communications.

Responsibilities include compiling daily press clips, editing the office website, managing the front office, answering phone calls, drafting social media, and leading Capitol tours.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Interest in political communications.
• At least one semester of internship or school experience in communications, politics, journalism, digital, or writing.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Compiling daily press clips.
• Editing the office website.
• Managing the front office.
• Answering phone calls.
• Drafting social media.
• Leading U.S. Capitol tours.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Deadline-driven

Job description

Congressman Mike Quigley's Washington, DC office is hiring a paid Communications Intern for the Spring 2027 Semester, running January to May. The Communications Intern will get to experience the inner workings of Capitol Hill.

Responsibilities include:

• Compiling daily press clips
• Editing the office website
• Managing the front office
• Answering phone calls
• Drafting social media
• Leading U.S. Capitol tours

Strong candidates will have exceptional writing and editing skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently, an interest in political communications, and at least one semester of internship or school experience in communications, politics, journalism, digital, or writing.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications.