Media & Policy Communications Intern (Hybrid)

AARP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid internship

Remote workdays

Job summary

AARP, Inc. in Washington, DC, is offering an External Relations Intern role in a hybrid in-office environment with remote work options. The paid internship targets students pursuing degrees in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.

Anticipated start is Fall 2026; includes hands-on media relations and advocacy projects. You will draft policy materials, assist with events, and help promote health and welfare issues while learning from a seasoned communications team.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and be a rising undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student, or postdoctoral student.
• Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply strategic, analytical, and creative thinking to promote policy issues on caregiving, health, and prescription drugs.
• Engage in communications strategies and organize events for advocacy.
• Research policy issues and draft documents; participate in meetings and strategy discussions.
• Design visually appealing post-campaign reports highlighting reach and impact of advocacy media campaigns.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

AARP, Inc. in Washington, DC, is offering an External Relations Intern role in a hybrid in-office environment with remote work options. The paid internship targets students pursuing degrees in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields.

Anticipated start is Fall 2026; includes hands-on media relations and advocacy projects. You will draft policy materials, assist with events, and help promote health and welfare issues while learning from a seasoned communications team.