Press/Communications Intern

Congressman Seth Magaziner; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Representative Seth Magaziner's Washington, DC office is seeking a part-time Spring Communications Intern. The role supports the communications team with drafting and sharing public-facing materials, managing press lists, and researching news outlets and social media trends.

The intern will assist with front office tasks (answering phones, greeting visitors) and contribute to graphic design and video deliverables on tight deadlines. Flexible start and end dates from January through May.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability and clear communication.
• Willingness to support graphic design and video deliverables on tight timelines.
• Ability to conduct research and draft materials for public use.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors with professionalism.
• Draft social media content and design graphics for public materials.
• Edit and caption videos and compile daily press clips.
• Draft press releases, advisories, and remarks.
• Assist with logistical and administrative duties for the office.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Research

Job description

Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) seeks a part-time, paid Spring Communications Intern for his Washington, DC, office.

In addition to handling standard front office responsibilities such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and conducting research, the individual in this role will work closely with the communications team to support their operations, which include drafting and sharing public-facing materials, managing press lists, and researching news outlets and social media trends. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills and be willing to support the team with graphic design and video deliverables on short timelines

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the Member’s office to constituents, visitors, and other VIPs;
• Drafting social media content and designing graphics
• Editing and captioning videos
• Compiling daily press clips
• Drafting press releases, media advisories, and remarks
• Answering incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness;
• Sorting and distributing mail;
• Attending briefings and hearings, conducting legislative research, and drafting correspondence and memoranda;
• Assisting Member and key staff (e.g. Staff Assistant, Operations Director, Chief of Staff) with logistical and administrative duties;
• Receiving and logging constituent correspondence on policy matters for the Member’s consideration and response;
• Assisting with tours of the Capitol.

The Spring internship runs from January through May, with flexible start and end dates.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.