Spring 2027 Communications Intern — Remote/Hybrid

understandingwar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living stipend

Mentorship by senior analysts

Job summary

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) invites applicants to join its Spring 2027 Internship Program in-person, remote, or hybrid. Internships cover Geospatial Intelligence, National Security, and communications.

The Communications Internship supports media relations, writing, social media, and digital content. Interns work with senior analysts, gain training, and may work five days a week with CPT eligibility.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be motivated and organized college students or recent graduates with demonstrated proficiency in a related field.
• Candidates must possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Candidates should have experience adhering to a codified writing style guide such as the AP Stylebook, the Chicago Manual of Style, or the American Psychological Association Stylebook.
• Candidates should have experience reviewing the written work of others; this can include peer reviews of papers, work in a college writing center, or other copyediting experience in a professional or academic setting.
• Candidates should be self‑motivated, creative, and capable of working in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Competitive candidates should also have experience with visual content creation and digital communications, including social media platforms and website CMS.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations, monitoring, writing, and copyediting.
• Assist in social media monitoring and management.
• Create digital content, including videos and graphics.
• Contribute to special projects and company initiatives.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns across platforms.
• Learn from ISW’s professional communications and publishing staff.
• Work with a small, fast‑paced external relations team.

Skills

Writing & editing

Oral communication

AP/Chicago/APA style

Peer review experience

Fast-paced environment

Digital content creation

Tools

CMS platforms

Social media tools

Job description

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) invites applicants to join its Spring 2027 Internship Program in-person, remote, or hybrid. Internships cover Geospatial Intelligence, National Security, and communications.

The Communications Internship supports media relations, writing, social media, and digital content. Interns work with senior analysts, gain training, and may work five days a week with CPT eligibility.