Legislative Internship - Spring 2027

Hannah News Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,645,000 - 8,817,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person downtown Indianapolis

Networking opportunities with policy/​

Job summary

Hannah IndianaNet is offering a paid internship in the legislative arena in downtown Indianapolis. Interns may work from 10 to 40 hours per week, with the program running January through April 2027 (dates TBD).

The experience provides exposure to Indiana Statehouse debates and a pathway to careers in government affairs. Interns will learn the legislative process firsthand, gain knowledge transferable to public policy, law, and related fields, and will interact with leading public affairs

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative spirit.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong listening, writing, and editing abilities.
• Desire to acquire knowledge in public policy, government, and/or law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Interns will cover meetings at the Indiana Statehouse.
• They will learn the legislative process and assist with research and note-taking.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to debates on a wide range of policy issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Ability to learn

Listening skills

Writing/editing skills

Job description

Hannah IndianaNet (a division of Hannah News Service-Midwest) is offering a unique internship opportunity in the legislative arena. Most legislative internships require full-time, semester long commitments. Hannah IndianaNet will consider interns able to work as few as 10 hours per week up to 40 hours per week. The experience, regardless of hours worked, will last a lifetime and has - for many - served as a foot-in-the-door to a career in government affairs.

The Hannah Internship Experience

Interns with Hannah IndianaNet will learn the legislative process firsthand while covering the meetings where laws and policy are debated at the Indiana Statehouse. Through this work, they’ll gain exposure to debates on a wide range of issues and develop knowledge that’s transferable to careers in government affairs, public policy, law, and beyond.

Hannah IndianaNet has designed this opportunity with input from the most prominent law firms and government affairs professionals in Indiana. These include Bose Public Affairs Group, Ice Miller, Faegre Drinker and The Corydon Group. In addition to helping build the program, these firms have agreed to provide interviews and strong consideration to any successful participant in the Hannah program who applies for a subsequent legislative internship with their firm. Former Hannah News interns are currently working at the highest levels of public affairs in both the public and private sectors. Four of our interns have been hired by Hannah News as full-time employees.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Ability to learn and apply new skills
• Strong listening, writing, and editing skills
• Desire to acquire knowledge in public policy, government, and/or law

Duration

The internship will take place from January through April of 2027 (exact dates TBD).

Additional Information

• This internship is paid
• 100% in-person - interns MUST be able to work in person in downtown Indianapolis