Press Intern

Congresswoman Val Hoyle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of Representative Val Hoyle in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time Press Intern to join a fast-paced communications team from January to May. The internship is paid and offers hands-on exposure to congressional communications in a high-profile district office.

Responsibilities include drafting press releases, compiling daily news clips, creating social media content with graphics and video editing, maintaining press lists, clipping remarks, answering phones, and leading tours of the

Qualifications

• The ideal applicant will have an interest in political communications and strong writing skills.
• Previous video editing and graphic creation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with front office and administrative operations.
• Compiling daily news clips.
• Assisting in drafting press releases and other written materials.
• Assisting in drafting social media content, including creating graphics and editing video content.
• Helping to maintain press lists.
• Clipping committee remarks and cable hits.
• Answering phones; and,
• Leading tours of the U.S. Capitol.

Skills

Writing

Video editing

Graphic design

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

apply before December 26, 2026

Spring 2027 Press Internship Posting

The Office of Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is hiring a part-time Press Intern to work in her Washington, D.C. office. This is a paid internship that runs from early January to May.

The Press Intern will work closely with a highly productive and fast-paced communications team.

• Assisting with front office and administrative operations;
• Compiling daily news clips;
• Assisting in drafting press releases and other written materials;
• Assisting in drafting social media content, including creating graphics and editing video content;
• Helping to maintain press lists;
• Clipping committee remarks and cable hits;
• Answering phones; and,
• Leading tours of the U.S. Capitol.

The ideal applicant will have an interest in political communications and strong writing skills. Previous video editing and graphic creation experience is essential.

All qualified applicants, including candidates of diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.