Senator Markey DC Communications/Digital Intern
Senator Markey’s Office is currently accepting applications for those interested in completing a communications internship during the Fall 2021 Semester. Applications are due August 1, 2021.
In addition to the intern responsibilities above, communication/digital interns responsibilities may include:
- Compiling news clips daily
- Assisting with drafting press releases, media advisories, and remarks
- Drafting tweets and social copy for social media
- Helping with graphic design, video editing, and various other digital tasks
Candidates with a background in graphic design or digital media are strongly preferred.
Additionally, Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply
Interested students may submit their resume, cover letter, and statement of financial need (if applicable; see ‘Stipends’ below) to Intern_Markey@markey.senate.gov with “Press Fall Internship Application” as the subject.
Stipends: Paid internships are awarded to students who could not otherwise be able to afford to live or work in Washington, D.C. Eligible applicants must submit a short essay describing challenges that they have faced in pursuing their educational goals and explaining how this internship will further their professional aspirations. This essay is reviewed separately from the internship application.
Pursuant to federal law, an individual may not be hired for a paid Senate position in the continental United States unless the individual meets one of the following criteria:
- is a United States citizen;
- is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- is (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- owes allegiance to the United States. (Note: To meet this requirement, an individual must be (1) a non-citizen U.S. national born in or having ties to American Samoa or Swains Island (as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1408), or (2) a non-citizen U.S. national pursuant to section 302 of Public Law 94-241 (relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands)).
Please note: Applicants are welcome to apply for both the press/digital internship as well as the legislative internship.