Senator Markey’s Washington DC office is currently accepting applications for communications interns for Fall 2024. Applications are due by Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 11:59pm EST.
Qualifications: The DC internship program is directed toward current and recent undergraduate students. All applicants must be proactive hard-workers—who have a demonstrated interest in press and/or digital media—with excellent writing, editing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates can pay close attention to detail, multitask, and be a team player. Digital skills (i.e Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Canva, video editing, social media, etc.) are a plus. Backgrounds in political science, English, journalism, communications, film, graphic design, media studies, and history are desirable but not required. Massachusetts ties are strongly preferred.
Commitment & Credit: Internship opportunities are available on a full-time or part-time basis. School credit is possible for all internships if arranged and approved by the intern’s respective college or university. Candidates may also apply for stipends, details listed below.
All interns are required to commit to working a minimum of 20 hours a week.
Responsibilities Include:
· Compiling daily press clips
· Maintaining and updating press lists
· Monitoring national, state, and local media
· Drafting and editing written materials, including press releases, op-eds, newsletters, and social copy
· Creating engaging social media content, graphics, and videos for the digital team
· Supporting the communications team with press conferences and live events
In addition to the responsibilities above, communications interns may be tasked with:
· Corresponding with and serving Massachusetts constituents, such as answering phones, giving Capitol tours, and organizing incoming messages
· Attending Senate committee hearings and briefings
· Assisting with other administrative and legislative projects as necessary
Candidates from BIPOC, LGBT+, working class, and/or other underrepresented communities with Massachusetts ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Interested students must submit a resume, a writing sample (no more than 700 words), 2 references, hours of availability, a summary of why you are interested in the internship program (maximum 500 words), and a statement of financial need (if applicable, see “Stipends” section below) to DC application link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/1d9f8712-4478-4584-8f30-9e148523b534. Applicants interested in working on digital media, including video, photography and graphic design, are also encouraged to submit a sample of their work.
Stipends:
Stipends are available to students who could not otherwise afford to live or work in Washington DC. Interns will receive a stipend at the pre-tax rate of $15 an hour.
In order to be eligible, please submit a statement describing how this stipend will allow you to pursue your educational goals and professional aspirations through this internship experience. 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).
Participation in E-Verify Program: The law requires this Office to comply with the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you are selected by our Office for a stipend or will receive other remuneration from the Office, the Office will verify with the DHS and SSA that you are eligible for employment in the United States.
Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Edward J. Markey is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules and Regulations and applicable federal laws.