Paid Client Strategy Internship — Hybrid/Remote — Summer/Fall 2026

Rising Tide Interactive; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,400 - 29,055; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Training and mentoring

Company-provided laptop

Job summary

A digital strategy firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Client Strategy Intern for their Summer/Fall 2026 Internship Program. Interns will assist with Democratic campaigns and nonprofits, attending meetings, compiling reports, and conducting research. The internship is paid at $17.95/hour, with part-time and full-time options available. Interns will work in a hybrid environment, spending two days in the office and three days remotely. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and research skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to attend meetings and take detailed notes.
• Experience in compiling reports and deliverables.
• Familiarity with tracking news and digital spending.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal and client meetings and take comprehensive notes.
• Assist in compiling deliverables including reports.
• Track news coverage and competitors’ digital spending.
• Complete ongoing and one-off research projects as needed.

Skills

Note-taking in meetings

Research capabilities

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Rising Tide Interactive is currently accepting applications for our Summer/Fall 2026 Internship Program. Our interns will have the opportunity to join us in our work with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Also: our internship comes with training and mentoring opportunities (this isn’t a gimmick; we want to help you learn!).

As a Client Strategy Intern you will:

• Attend internal and client meetings and take comprehensive notes
• Assist in compiling deliverables including reports
• Track news coverage and competitors’ digital spending
• Complete ongoing and one-off research projects as needed

The important stuff:

• Paid internship? Yep! We pay $17.95/hour.
• You can work part-time (at least 20 hours/week) or full-time (up to 35 hours/week)
• Summer internships typically run from May 18th to December 12th, but we’re flexible with start/end dates.
• Location: This position is based in our office in Washington, DC. This position will work a hybrid schedule, with two days a week in the office and three days remotely. Candidates must reside in a U.S. state in which the company is authorized to conduct business.
• We will provide a laptop.

Nuts & bolts:

• Let us know if you’re interested in part‑time or full‑time work (or both) and what your availability is for the semester.
• Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, April 24th and must include a cover letter and resume. Final selection decisions will be communicated by Friday, May 8th.

About Rising Tide Interactive:

Rising Tide Interactive works with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Since 2011, we’ve worked with clients like Sens. Tim Kaine and Jacky Rosen, Voto Latino, FWD.us, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. We’re ready for our best election cycle yet in 2026.

Excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.