[Remote] Summer 2026, Communications Internship, Governance Studies (Job ID 2026-3788)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Brookings Institution is one of the most influential think tanks, committed to improving the world through public policy. The Communications Internship offers undergraduate and graduate students a pre-professional learning experience in communications, media relations, and public policy, with opportunities to engage in various tasks and events related to the field. Responsibilities • Researching and identifying relevant media targets and updating media lists to reflect editorial staff and beat changes • Helping to draft social media language and content, especially for Twitter • Copy editing blog posts, reports, etc • Monitoring print and broadcast media for coverage that includes mention of projects and experts • Supporting work to promote Governance Studies research, experts, events, and news • Assisting with media relations outreach activities, as appropriate • Assisting with layout and design of research papers, as appropriate • Drafting blog posts • Staffing and organizing public events, as needed Skills • Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year or graduate students working toward a degree in public policy, political science, communications, journalism, and/or media relations or related fields are encouraged to apply • Strong writing skills • Strong social media skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong multi-tasking skills • Experience with copy editing is preferred • This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship • Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings • Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume • Applicants must submit a writing sample • Selected finalists will be asked to complete a writing assessment • If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references • Experience with copy editing Company Overview • The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.brookings.edu/. Company H1B Sponsorship • The Brookings Institution has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job