Communications Intern: Policy-Savvy Content & Social

Institute for the Study of War; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $1,000/month

Job summary

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) invites motivated college students or recent graduates to join the ISW Internship Program. Interns engage across portfolios including Russia, China, Iran, Geospatial Intelligence, and cognitive warfare, gaining hands-on experience while under mentorship from senior analysts.

ISW offers in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Spring 2027, with a stipend and academic credit where applicable.

Qualifications

• Motivated, organized college students or recent graduates.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, or APA Style.
• Experience reviewing others’ writing (peer reviews, writing center, or copyediting).
• Self-motivated, creative, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with visual content creation and digital communications, including social media and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of communications functions including media relations and monitoring.
• Assist in writing, copyediting, and editing of materials.
• Help research and develop content for digital channels and social media campaigns.
• Create and edit videos, graphics, and written material; contribute to special projects.
• Assist in developing and executing social media campaigns across platforms (X, Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
• Work with a small, flexible team in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Oral communication

Style guides (AP/Chicago/APA)

Peer review experience

Social media/content creation

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

CMS

Job description

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) invites motivated college students or recent graduates to join the ISW Internship Program. Interns engage across portfolios including Russia, China, Iran, Geospatial Intelligence, and cognitive warfare, gaining hands-on experience while under mentorship from senior analysts.

ISW offers in-person, remote, and hybrid internships for Spring 2027, with a stipend and academic credit where applicable.