Communications Internship - Summer 2026 Communications Internship - Summer 2026 Advanced Energy[...]

Seeds Renewables; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A progressive energy organization seeks a Communications intern to support media and communications efforts in Washington, DC. The intern will gain hands-on experience with media relations, draft content for social media, and assist with research. Strong communication and writing skills are required, and familiarity with media contact management systems is preferred. This role offers a hybrid work model and a chance to contribute to impactful energy advocacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills required.
• Interest in media relations and/or communications.
• Detail-oriented and intellectually curious.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations and communications activities.
• Draft pitches to reporters and content for social media.
• Assist with research on reporters covering energy issues.

Skills

Interest in media relations

Strong communication skills

Writing skills

Tools

Muck Rack

Job description

Advanced Energy United seeks an energetic Communications intern to support its media and communications activities. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in media relations, helping create and write pitches to send to reporters, and drafting content for publication on social media and United’s blog.

The Communications intern will also assist with drafting press releases and statements. Additionally, the intern will help with research, such as identifying reporters who cover energy and legislative issues across states in United’s portfolio of work. The intern will have the opportunity to work with Advanced Energy United’s education and advocacy teams to help the Communications staff execute communications strategies in support of Advanced Energy United’s policy and advocacy goals.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office. A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program.

Required Skills

• Interest in media relations and/or communications
• Strong communication and writing skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Muck Rack or other contact management systems
• Detail‑oriented; intellectually curious; strong written and oral communication skills; and interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career

Special Application Instructions

To be considered for this internship, please submit a resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organization interests you.

Internship Details

Dates: 6/15-8/14

Location: DC (Hybrid)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $18.00 /hr

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.

Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating millions of new jobs, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. Today, these businesses ...