Spring 2027 Strategic Communications Internship

narrativestrategies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Narrative Strategies is seeking a paid Communications Intern to join our Washington, DC office at 1400 L Street NW. You will learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience in communications, media relations, marketing, digital advocacy, and thought leadership.

You’ll be exposed to a wide range of issues including healthcare, tech, financial services, energy, and more, while developing career-building skills through customized training and daily collaboration with a bustling, diverse

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communications; able to work under deadlines.
• Interest in traditional communications and public relations.
• Experience with press materials and media relations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile press clips and build press lists.
• Pitch reporters and producers.
• Assist with press events and draft press materials.
• Write press releases, talking points and memos; conduct research.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Deadline-driven

Interest in public relations

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS (open-source)

Adobe Creative Suite / Canva

Job description

PAID COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

Application closing date: October 30, 2026

About the role:

Narrativeseeks apaid internin their Washington, DC offices, located at 1400 L Street NW. Interns will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and get extensive hands-on experience in communications, media relations, marketing, digital advocacy, and thought leadership. Interns will develop career-building skills and customized training while being exposed to a wide variety of issue areas, including healthcare, tech, financial services, energy,and more. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, building press lists; pitching reporters and producers; assisting with press events; writing press releases, talking points, and memos, conducting research, and helping the team with the day-to-day operations of a bustling office.

Interns at Narrative are genuinely seen as value adds in our approach to telling complex stories informed by a variety of perspectives, interests, and experiences. Diversity of thought and challenging assumptions are immediate areas where interns are asked to contribute and apply their learning from the classroom.

About the ideal candidate

Applicants must work well under deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as a desire to learnanddeliverthe highest level of client service.Previous experience in politics andpublic affairsisnot required, but candidates shouldgenerally understand and be interestedintraditionalcommunicationsand public relations.Skills withGoogle Analytics, open-sourced CMS systems, as well asthe Adobe CreativeSuiteor Canva are a plus.

Internship start date/end datesare flexible. Part-time applicants will be considered, but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. Both in-person and remote candidates will be considered.

About Narrative

Narrative Strategies is a strategic communications firm solving today’s most demanding reputational and public affairs challenges, leveraging best practices in business, politics, and journalism to manage multi-faceted communications campaigns. Narrative’s differentiating strength is its team and culture. Our bipartisan team of professionals operates in a highly collaborative environment where we support and value our clients and each other. That commitment is reflective in Narrative, having been recognized three years in a row as one of PR Week’s Best Places to Work.

Learn more about Narrative’s unique culture, professional development approach, robust employee benefits, and more by visiting our PRWeek “Places to Be” digital feature.