Digital & Press Intern — Social Media & Graphics (DC)

Congressman Salud Carbajal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Congressman Salud Carbajal in Washington, DC is seeking a Digital/Press Intern for Winter/Spring 2027 (January–April). The role focuses on building the district’s digital footprint, crafting social media content, and supporting newsletters and press materials.

The intern will work closely with the Communications Director and team, with in-person hours and a flexible schedule during sessions. The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, basic graphic design experience, and

Qualifications

• Strong social media and graphic design skills.
• Experience with Canva, Photoshop or similar tools is a major plus.
• Ability to create engaging content under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compiling daily press clips
• Creating engaging graphics and editing photos
• Assisting with social media content, website content and newsletters
• Clipping, editing, and captioning videos
• Assisting with press releases and other materials
• Creating and maintaining press lists
• Compiling regular comms reports on press and social media results
• Administrative tasks and legislative support as needed

Skills

Social media content creation

Graphic design

Writing and editing

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Video editing

Job description

Congressman Salud Carbajal in Washington, DC is seeking a Digital/Press Intern for Winter/Spring 2027 (January–April). The role focuses on building the district’s digital footprint, crafting social media content, and supporting newsletters and press materials.

The intern will work closely with the Communications Director and team, with in-person hours and a flexible schedule during sessions. The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, basic graphic design experience, and