Communications Intern (Fall 2026)

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is seeking a Communications Intern to join our team in Washington, DC. The internship is paid at the DC minimum wage and offers hybrid work arrangements, with in-person days aligned to staff presence.

We welcome motivated undergraduate or graduate students, typically for a Fall, Spring, or Summer semester, to work as full members of the Communications team, contributing to media outreach, content development, and research projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Interest in fiscal, federal budget, and economic policy issues.
• Proven research and analytical skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with internet research tools.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a flexible and enthusiastic team player.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Applicants must be currently eligible to be employed in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Drafting content and visuals for social media.
• Assisting with the collection and sending of media clips.
• Monitoring press coverage of the Committee.
• Collection and upkeep of media contact lists.
• Designing graphics.
• Undertaking various research and writing projects.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Team player

Internet research

Vaccinated

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Now accepting applications for the Communications Team. Internships are located at our offices in Washington, DC.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is looking for enthusiastic Communications intern to join our team. We are a nonpartisan; non-profit organization committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact. Our bipartisan leadership comprises some of the nation's leading budget experts, which has included many past heads of the House and Senate Budget Committees, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Government Accountability Office.

We welcome applications from highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students year-round, though interns typically work for one semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). Interns may work full-time or part-time while attending classes. Interns work as full members of their respective teams, attending meetings and working alongside full-time staff members. All interns will be paid the DC minimum wage.

This internship is located at our offices in Washington, DC. We are currently working in a hybrid environment; interns will be expected to work in person on days when the staff are working in the office with some flexibility needed depending on the team's needs and in coordination with your supervisor. The internship will begin in September and run until mid-December.

TheCommunications team seeks to advance the Committee’s work and message with members of the media and the public. Responsibilities will include drafting content and visuals for social media, assisting with the collection and sending of media clips, monitoring press coverage of the Committee, collection and upkeep of media contact lists, designing graphics, and undertaking various research and writing projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate program
• Interest in fiscal, federal budget, and economic policy issues
• Proven research and analytical skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Familiarity with internet research tools
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Be a flexible and enthusiastic team player
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Applicants must be currently eligible to be employed in the United States.

Hourly Wage: $18.40/hour

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive working environment. The Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status and other such factors in accordance with U.S. state and federal laws.