Press Intern

Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Educational credit

Job summary

Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) seeks a press intern for his Washington, D.C., office for the Fall 2026 term.

Internships run about three to four months and may be for academic credit or with a stipend. High school graduates may apply; current students and recent graduates are given priority. Strong social media and basic graphic design skills are desirable, with sample work encouraged.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate or recent graduates eligible.
• Understand U.S. political system; value open communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit social media content and digital materials.
• Draft press releases, newsletters, remarks, and talking points.
• Compile daily press clips and maintain press lists.
• Answer phones and process mail.
• Lead constituents on tours of the Capitol.
• Work on other administrative and communications-related tasks.

Skills

Social media management

Graphic design basics

Video editing basics

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Graphic design software

Word processing

Job description

Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) seeks press intern for his Washington, D.C., office for the Fall 2026 term.

This internship provide an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates to learn more about the workings of a Congressional office, the legislative process, and the role of a communications team. Interns should have a general understanding of the U.S. political system, value open communication, be eager to grow, and bring a can-do attitude.

Internships last approximately three to four months and are intended to be an educational experience. Internships are offered for either academic credit or a stipend. Internship applicants must be high school graduates. Current students and recent graduates will be given first priority for the internship program.

Press intern responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Communications Director and Digital Manager/Press Secretary in drafting and editing social media content, digital graphics, and other digital materials,
• Drafting press releases, newsletters, remarks, and talking points,
• Compiling daily press clips and maintaining press lists,
• Answering phones and processing mail,
• Leading constituents on tours of the Capitol,
• Working on other administrative and communications-related tasks, as directed.

Press interns should have strong social media skills and basic familiarity with graphic design and video editing. Submission of a sample graphic or similar communications work with your application is strongly encouraged.

This 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. We deeply value the diversity of our employees and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Applicants with strong ties to the 49th District are given preference.