Communications Internship

The Office of Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) seeks a paid and highly-motivated Communications Intern for Summer 2026 (June-August) based in the Washington, D.C. office. 

The Communications Intern works closely with a collaborative and creative Communications team to support a robust communications and digital strategy. The Communications Intern will also support other general office operations as assigned. Primary educational opportunities and responsibilities will include:

• Creating timely, engaging, and creative social media content highlighting Member’s legislative work, constituent advocacy wins, and community events;
• Producing high-quality graphics and videos via editing software;
• Drafting press releases, quotes, and other written materials;
• Maintaining internal clips lists;
• Compiling daily news clips;
• Media monitoring and researching; and
• Supporting the communications, legislative, and scheduling teams with other duties as assigned, including:
  • Answering phones;
  • Researching legislation for staff; and
  • Attend briefings and hearings.

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have keen attention to detail, deadlines, and social media best practices and trends as well as previous experience in communications and digital creation. Candidates should highlight any experience in the following platforms in their application: 

• Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop
• Canva
• TVEyes
• Snapstream

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, marital or parental status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (2 pages maximum) and 2-3 graphic or video samples in a single PDF to press.mcbride@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Communications Intern Summer 2026 - Last Name.” Applications close March 11, 2026.