DC Policy & Media Communications Intern

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is offering an internship in Washington, DC, focused on communications. Interns will benefit from direct exposure to Washington's media environment, monitor media profiles, develop media contacts, and create social media content.

Strong candidates will have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and relevant coursework in fields such as International Relations or Communications. The internship supports skill-building and includes a speaker series. A commitment of at least 22 hours per week is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Relevant course of study in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the organization’s media profile and assist in tracking media metrics.
• Help develop contacts in broadcast and print media.
• Craft social media content and perform other communications activities.

Skills

Media tracking skills

Writing skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Basic Excel skills

Education

Relevant coursework

Job description

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is offering an internship in Washington, DC, focused on communications. Interns will benefit from direct exposure to Washington's media environment, monitor media profiles, develop media contacts, and create social media content.

Strong candidates will have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and relevant coursework in fields such as International Relations or Communications. The internship supports skill-building and includes a speaker series. A commitment of at least 22 hours per week is expected.