Communications Intern

Job Description

POLITICO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Intern to support our dynamic global communications team. This learning opportunity offers hands-on experience across media relations, social media strategy, live events and internal communications.

What You’ll Do

• Support social media engagement by curating and publishing content, including clipping and sharing television appearances
• Assist with coverage of POLITICO Live events by capturing photos and videos for social media and internal use
• Lead promotion of all products and stories across the Energy teams, and build relationships with key editors and producers
• Work closely with our California team and execute communication plans for Decoded by POLITICO.
• Lead the approval process for our external speaking requests across the United States
• Build and maintain targeted press lists for key editorial and multimedia products, including The Conversation with Dasha Burns , On the Road with Jonathan Martin , The Energy Podcast and more
• Collaborate with POLITICO’s EU team on transatlantic communications initiatives
• Monitor and support the booking inbox, ensuring reporters are prepared for media appearances with connection details and relevant topics
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the communications team as needed

What You’ll Need

• Strong interest in media, journalism, and communications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit with a willingness to take initiative
• A global mindset and ability to work with stakeholders across various teams and time zones.

Posting date

2026-11-09 Title

Communications Intern