Press/Digital Intern

House Veterans' Affairs Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a Press/Digital Intern for Spring 2027 semester. This in-person role is based in Washington, DC and supports communications for a Congressional veteran affairs committee.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication, familiarity with social media, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while learning about the legislative process and veteran-focused policy.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital content is preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute morning press clips.
• Track media hits for Committee members.
• Assist with video shoots.
• Create messaging packets and digital toolkits.
• Draft remarks, press releases, and video scripts.
• Develop social media content.
• Clip floor and hearing remarks from members.
• Provide administrative support (greeting visitors, answering calls and emails).
• Support other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Social media familiarity

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Enrollment in communications, journalism, public policy, or related field

Job description

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Press/Digital Intern

The Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs seeks a press/digital intern for the Spring 2027 semester.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compiling and distributing morning press clips,


• Tracking media hits for Committee members,


• Assisting with video shoots,


• Assisting with creating messaging packets and digital toolkits for the caucus,


• Writing first drafts of remarks, press releases, and video scripts,


• Developing social media content,


• Clipping floor and hearing remarks from members,


• Providing administrative support, including greeting visitors, answering calls and emails, and


• Other tasks as assigned.

A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-paced environments, and a willingness to assist wherever needed is a must.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communications skills, be detail-oriented, have a familiarity with social media platforms,and have a desire to help veterans and learn about the Committee and the legislative process.

The Committee strongly encourages veterans, minorities, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and HBCU and MSI students to apply.

This paid, full-time or part-time, in-person position is based in Washington, D.C.

The deadline to apply is5 pm ET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Committee will contact those candidates selected for an interview.