Press/Digital Internship

Congressman James Walkinshaw; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Congressman James R. Walkinshaw is seeking a paid Press/Digital Internship for current students and recent graduates with a background in communication or political science. You will develop social media content, compile press clips, clip videos, create graphics, draft social copy, and assist with photo/video taking, while meeting tight deadlines. Interns are accepted year-round on a part-time basis.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, social media, graphic design, and photography skills.
• Current students or recent graduates with a communication or political science background are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Social media content development
• Compiling press clips
• Clipping videos
• Creating graphics
• Drafting social copy
• Assisting with photo and video taking
• Answering the phone

Skills

Writing

Editing

Social media

Graphic design

Photography

Job description

apply before December 18, 2026

Press/Digital Internship:

The Office of Congressman James R. Walkinshaw is looking for an individual who is interested in a paid Press/Digital Internship. Current students and recent graduates with a communication or political science background are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates will have strong writing, editing, social media, graphic design, and photography skills, and be able to work on tight deadlines.

Intern responsibilities include:

• Social media content development
• Compiling press clips
• Clipping videos
• Creating graphics
• Drafting social copy
• Assisting with photo and video taking
• Answering the phone

Interns are accepted throughout the year on a part-time basis. Priority is given to applicants with ties to the 11th District. Selection is based on an applicant's interview, digital samples, and relevant experience.

Deadlines:

• Spring Term: December 1
• Summer Term: March 22
• Fall Term: August 1