Communications Intern
Summer 2026 Communications Intern
The Communications Intern will support Future Caucus press operations and contribute substantially to our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank, a vital tool for helping target audiences connect with the stories and impact of Gen Z and millennial legislators across the country.
This is a hybrid position based out of Washington, D.C. for June - August 2026. Location in Washington, D.C. for the summer is required.
To apply for the Communications Intern position, please include a writing sample (no more than two pages) with your application materials. Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to itopia@futurecaucus.org. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Responsibilities may include:
- Proposing, designing, and conducting interviews with young lawmakers
- Drafting blog narratives and articles for the Future Caucus website
- Assist day-to-day media relations, such as by building and updating media lists; tracking and measuring earned media coverage of the Future Caucus network; and producing talking points, memos, news releases and media advisories, statements, and other public relations materials as needed
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong writing and editing skills required
- Journalism experience and knowledge of AP style preferred
- Superb attention to detail and an ability to produce error-free work on deadline
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with colleagues, lawmakers, and media
- Strong commitment to bridging the partisan divide in US politics
- Knowledge of US local, state, and/or national politics
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity
About Future Caucus
Future Caucus is a nonprofit organization seeking qualified interns to take on significant responsibility and work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Interns will work at a high level with Future Caucus’ staff out of our Washington, DC office. Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis, we are currently hiring for the Summer 2026 semester (June - August 2026). This is a hybrid position based out of Washington, D.C. Location in Washington, D.C. for the summer is required.
Internship Candidate Requirements:
- Current undergraduate student at an accredited institution
- Passion for Gen Z & Millennials in politics and/or future-focused ideas
- Hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong research and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility
Future Caucus internships provide a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national cause and receive monthly stipends.