District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
West End Strategy Team is accepting applications for a part-time paid internship position for the fall 2026 term (September-December) in our Washington, D.C. office. We welcome undergraduate students from diverse backgro…
Skills: Writing, Editing, Social Media Content Development, Media Outreach, Research
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Interns will write and edit materials for media distribution, draft opinion pieces, and develop social media content. They will also conduct research on client organizations, target journalists, and aggregate news content.
Applicants should be undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. A complete application must include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
West End Strategy Team is accepting applications for a part-time paid internship position for the fall 2026 term (September-December) in our Washington, D.C. office. We welcome undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to apply.
West End Strategy Team is a premier, full-service strategic communications firm focused on expanding social justice, racial and gender equity and human rights. We partner with clients to drive meaningful change through strategic communications, including earned media strategy, messaging, digital strategy and crisis communications.
Through our work with clients, we’ve protected and expanded voting rights and built support for diplomacy, gun violence prevention legislation and a stronger safety net. We’ve campaigned for gender equity and racial justice, secured stays of deportation, helped more refugees come to the United States, and supported the preservation of public lands. We work on the cutting-edge issues of the moment as we partner with leading organizations working to make our world a better place.
Interns based in the D.C.-area will join the team both in person and virtually per our hybrid office model. Interns are expected to work with the team in the office at least one day per week, preferably a Tuesday or Wednesday. In office schedules will be determined between interns and intern coordinators.
WEST interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working closely with organizations focused on expanding social justice, racial and gender equity and human rights. Responsibilities include: writing and editing materials for distribution to the media, drafting opinion pieces, developing social media content, researching client organizations and their issue areas, researching target journalists and compiling media lists, conducting media outreach, aggregating news content, and various clerical duties. Through this experience, interns will cultivate a working knowledge of highly relevant political and advocacy organizations, the major issues of the day, and the media.
Each application must include the following: resume, cover letter and writing sample. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
The pay rate for this position is $18.40/hour.
WEST is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. As we work to create change through strategic communications, we are also working to create change in our company and in our industry.
Driving meaningful change through strategic communications
Strategic communications succeeds when it inspires change. West End Strategy Team partners with clients we believe in to achieve results that raise national public awareness, influence policy at all levels, and drive social change. In other words, after identifying our clients’ audiences, West End Strategy Team hones both message and strategy to secure targeted traditional and online media placements. We then leverage the success of our work together to boost your advocacy, fundraising and membership. Together, we turn passion into outcomes.
Offices: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, US
Driving meaningful change through strategic communications
Strategic communications succeeds when it inspires change. West End Strategy Team partners with clients we believe in to achieve results that raise national public awareness, influence policy at all levels, and drive social change. In other words, after identifying our clients’ audiences, West End Strategy Team hones both message and strategy to secure targeted traditional and online media placements. We then leverage the success of our work together to boost your advocacy, fundraising and membership. Together, we turn passion into outcomes.
Offices: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20037, US
