Job Description: POLITICO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support our dynamic global communications team. This learning opportunity offers hands-on experience across media relations, social media strategy, live events and internal communications. What You’ll Do: Support social media engagement by curating and publishing content, including clipping and sharing television appearances Assist with coverage of POLITICO Live events by capturing photos and videos for social media and internal use Lead promotion of all products and stories across the Energy teams, and build relationships with key editors and producers Work closely with our California team and execute communication plans for Decoded by POLITICO. Lead the approval process for our external speaking requests across the United States Build and maintain targeted press lists for key editorial and multimedia products, including The Conversation with Dasha Burns, On the Road with Jonathan Martin, The Energy Podcast and more Collaborate with POLITICO’s EU team on transatlantic communications initiatives Monitor and support the booking inbox, ensuring reporters are prepared for media appearances with connection details and relevant topics Provide administrative and organizational support to the communications team as needed What You’ll Need: Strong interest in media, journalism, and communications Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment Collaborative spirit with a willingness to take initiative A global mindset and ability to work with stakeholders across various teams and time zones. Internship details: Dates: January-May 2027 Pay: $23/hr Location: Arlington, VA Posting date: 2026-11-09 Title: Communications Intern, HQ (Spring 2027) POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for politics and policy in power centers across every continent where access to reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools creates, informs and engages a global citizenry. POLITICO's mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at the right time so they can act with confidence and speed. We serve, better understand, and grow our influential audience by creating innovative products and tools that provide limitless value across the globe.

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