Internships

The Select Committee is accepting applications for its Fall 2022 Digital Communications Internship on a rolling basis.


The detailed job posting is listed below and offers a base monthly stipend.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of two graphic samples and one video sample to Michael Suchecki via email.
 


Digital Communications Intern

The U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth is seeking a driven Digital Intern to join a fast-paced team for the fall semester.


Timing:

This internship would run from August 29th through December 15th, 2022. Start and end dates are flexible. You will receive time off for holidays and college exams.


Location and Compensation:

The internship is in-person and based out of our Washington, D.C. office. Applicants should be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week and ideally be available to join us full-time. A need-based financial stipend is available for this internship.


Duties and Expectations: 

Digital Duties include:

  • Drafting social media copy and posts for the Committee
  • The production of high-quality videos and graphics using the Adobe suite
  • Laying out pages of our Committee Report in Adobe Illustrator or InDesign
  • Assistance filming and livestreaming Select Committee events
  • Help maintaining and updating the Select Committee website

Press Duties* Include:

  • Assistance drafting and editing press releases and outreach materials
  • Writing content and updates for our e- newsletter
  • Support pitching media contacts and reporters
  • Monitoring press coverage and incoming media requests
  • Help conducting research and providing staff support for the communications and outreach team

*Note: in the event a separate press internship becomes available, these press duties will be shifted onto them. 

Candidates must:

  • Have strong written and oral communications skills
  • Possess strong technical skills
  • Have advanced creativity and artistic ability
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks on tight deadlines
  • Help generate creative approaches to gaining earned media
  • Be a team-player


Inclusion Statement:

Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.