Paid Press Intern

The Democratic Staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs seeks a paid press intern. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, drafting press releases, talking points, and memos, conducting research, and assisting press staff with the day-to-day operations of an active press shop. Opportunities to support in drafting social media and other digital content including creating graphics may also be available. Applicants should work well under pressure and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates with availability into the fall preferred, but not required.

The office is committed to having an organization that is reflective of and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities we serve. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, uniformed service, or disability. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes by emailing Cameron Ricker at Cameron_Ricker@banking.senate.gov. To apply, please upload a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 500 words) by June 16 via our press internship application portal: https://sen.gov/2Z0W2