Public Policy Communications Intern (Paid, In-Person)

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIS’s Office of External Relations (ER) seeks highly motivated candidates for a full-time, paid, in-person internship to join our team from January 2027 through May 2027. Interns support outreach, communications, and social media efforts, working closely with the ER team and CSIS staff.

The position is hourly-paid, with rates of $18.40/hour for undergraduates, $19.40/hour for bachelor’s degree holders, and $20.40/hour for master’s degree holders, based in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Completed or ongoing Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide strong customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, track, and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of international affairs and an interest in the news cycle.
• Previous event photography experience and working knowledge of cameras.
• Previous communications experience and familiarity with social media analytics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media advisories and event announcements;
• Support with event preparation, staffing, and photography;
• Draft and format ER mailings, and support accuracy of mailing lists;
• Support social media efforts, including drafting content (including short videos) from CSIS materials (publications, events, etc.) for various social media channels;
• Support with metrics and analytics compilation;
• Support various long term projects (outreach research, proposal writing, data gathering) for the ER team and Chief Communications Officer;
• Monitor CSIS social media channels, tracking followers, engagement, and site referrals;
• Provide general administrative support to the full ER team.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Knowledge of international affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cameras

Job description

CSIS’s Office of External Relations (ER) seeks highly motivated candidates for a full-time, paid, in-person internship to join our team from January 2027 through May 2027. Interns support outreach, communications, and social media efforts, working closely with the ER team and CSIS staff.

The position is hourly-paid, with rates of $18.40/hour for undergraduates, $19.40/hour for bachelor’s degree holders, and $20.40/hour for master’s degree holders, based in Washington, DC.