Responsibilities

The communications department intern will work directly with the press, digital, and social staff in promoting BPC’s work to key audiences. As part of a cross-functional department, the intern will have opportunities to work on various projects across several of BPC’s policy areas.

Activities include:

Monitor and report on earned media coverage.
Maintain and build targeted press lists.
Conduct industry and organizational media research and analysis.
Draft press releases, media pitches, event language, and social media content.
Design and create digital materials for events and social media marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

BPC seeks an intern to assist the communications team with the day-to-day activities of a busy press shop. Undergraduate (rising juniors and above) and graduate students, as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will be bright, ambitious self-starters with an interest in public policy, politics, and communications. Excellent writing and editing skills are required.

SPRING PROGRAM

During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and paid. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Fall and spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities. *Please note that our Spring internship will be hybrid with an option to be virtual.*

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please apply early as applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (in one PDF File):

Cover letter tailored to the team(s) you are applying for
Resume
College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work. 
Brief response to the prompt "What does bipartisanship mean to you" (5-8 sentences)
2-3 page writing sample

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring Internships: November 22nd

BPC Diversity Statement

The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.
Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.
Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.

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BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Spring Internship 2025 - Communications

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