Communications Internships
Launch a career in communications you'll love. Start with a Washington, D.C. internship!
-
What to Expect at TWC’s National Security Seminar 2024
The Washington Center’s annual exploration of the most pressing issues in national and domestic security policy is a unique opportunity to build knowledge, engage with individuals and institutions...
-
On-Air and Behind the Camera, TCU Student Fuels Her TV Dreams
Texas Christian University Student Ella Mercer interned at WTTG-TV, the local FOX 5 D.C. TV station. Her experiences in front of and behind the camera, including reporting, shooting footage...
-
Puerto Rico Student Writes Powerful News Articles During Internship at Leading LGBTQ+ Newspaper
Andrés Jové Rodríguez, a student at University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo joined The Washington Center through the Córdova & Fernós Internship Program.
-
The Washington Center Announces Funded Fellowship for Students Seeking Career Advancement in Broadcast Media
Opportunity for diverse candidates to gain first-hand experience via The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the Federal government’s leading global communications network.
-
Beginner's Guide to Internships for Communications Majors
What are my career options as a communications major? Internships can help answer this question by getting you on the ground, in the studio or into the byline. Here are some examples.
-
Molly Garton: A Monumental Experience Forging Lifelong Connections in Washington, D.C.
Molly Garton, Communications major from Lubbock Christian University, reflects on her professional semester experience in Washington, D.C. during spring 2020.
-
Claudette Enriquez: Discovering a Second Career Path in Journalism at C-SPAN
Claudette Enriquez is a Communications major at University of Pikeville interning at C-SPAN in Spring 2020. Here, she shares her career journey.
-
Public Affairs Internship Leads to Communications Career in D.C.
University of Dayton graduate Kelly Miller is a Director at Banner Public Affairs and author of the 2018 book "Get Attention: Brand Building for Startups."
-
My Internship Still Helps Me Today, Says Filmmaker and Writer Barrett Holmes Pitner
Barrett Holmes Pitner left Furman University in South Carolina for an internship on the Hill with a then little-known congressman, Bernie Sanders.
-
Top 5 Reasons A Journalism Major Should Intern in D.C.
Journalism is a major and career path that requires experience and tenacity in order to be successful. Interning in D.C. prior to obtaining a career in news is one of the most beneficial steps you...
-
Sample Internship Sites
See a sample list of internship sites for The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program. We partners with hundreds of internship sites so that we can connect you with professional opportunities.
-
A Day in the Life of a Communications Intern at a Nonprofit Organization
Mireya Cabrera shares what a typical day is like as an intern on the Communications Team at Global Ties U.S., a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State.
-
My Internship Experience Opened Doors Around the World
University of Iowa grad and TWC alumna Brooke Bierhaus interned at the Smithsonian National Zoo in the video department - an experience that led to opportunities in Iceland, Costa Rica and beyond.
-
Passion for Radio Led Navy Vet to An Internship and Promising Career Path
Cedric Bagget interned at Voice of America through TWC's VET Initiative. The experience gave him a much stronger sense of purpose and belonging for his future in radio.
-
A Week in the Life of a D.C. News Intern
Discover a week in the life of a D.C. news intern through the eyes of the University of Lynchburg's Emily Yinger, who interned at Voice of America.
-
1:11
Intern Spotlight: Sophia Diaz
Sophia Diaz of Elon University always wanted a career in theater. An internship at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals helped her realize her options weren't limited to the stage.
-
Intern Spotlight: Mark Montegriffo, University of Manchester Grad
Mark Montegriffo's love for American Politics drew him across the Atlantic to a communications internship at the D.C. public affairs firm Law Media Group.
-
Intern Spotlight: Joseph Layton-Santos, Kansas Wesleyan
Joseph shares how he was able to refine his knowledge in video production, interning for Double R Productions, and the importance of creating a network that can help you achieve your career goals.
-
D.C. Internships Go Beyond Politics and Government
Madison Kendrick from Belmont University interned with Do Good, LLC, a nonprofit promotion company. The experience helped her focus her career aspirations.
-
How Networking Led to a Dream Opportunity at a Top News Station
Having the opportunity to visit and shadow at ABC 7, one of the top news stations in Washington, D.C., was a surreal experience. This was possible thanks to a connection I had previously made...
- Loading More...