Spring 2027 Press Internship

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The United States Senate invites applicants for Spring 2027 press internship in Washington, DC. The role supports the press team by transcribing events, compiling clips, and assisting with media outreach.

Responsibilities include drafting press materials, organizing media lists, and assisting with social media content and media monitoring; the internship offers exposure to congressional communications and policy work.

Qualifications

• Spring 2027 press internship for students or recent grads.
• Ability to transcribe events and compile news clips.
• Interest in government, policy, and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe news events, hearings and interviews.
• Compile daily news clips.
• Research for speechwriting and press releases.
• Organize and update media lists.
• Assist with media monitoring and social media content.

Skills

Transcription

Research

Speechwriting support

Media monitoring

Social media content

Job description

Senator Alex Padilla of California invites applicants for Spring 2027 press internship. Press interns’ responsibilities include transcribing various news events, congressional hearings and interviews, compiling daily news clips, conducting research for speechwriting, drafting press releases, organizing and updating media lists, assisting with media monitoring and social media content, and additional tasks to assist the press team. The application deadline is October 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Inquiries may be directed to [e-mail].