Website BPC
Responsibilities
The communications department intern will work directly with the press, digital, and events staff in promoting BPC‡s work to the public. As a cross-functional department, the intern will have opportunities to work on various projects across all of BPC‡s policy areas.
Activities include:
Monitor and internally disseminate reports of the organization‡s media coverage. Maintain and build targeted press lists.
Draft press releases, media pitches, event language, and social media posts.
Design and create digital materials for events and social media marketing campaigns.
Assist with BPC podcast and video production.
Qualifications
BPC seeks an intern to assist the communications team with the day-to-day activities of a busy press shop. Undergraduates (rising juniors and above) and graduate students, as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will be bright, ambitious self-starters with an interest in public policy, politics, and communications. Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
SPRING PROGRAM
During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and paid. Interns will receive a stipend of at $3000. Applicants must currently be enrolled as an rising junior or above in an undergraduate program, graduate program or a recent graduate. Fall and spring internship hours are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.
*Please note that our Spring internship will be virtual with the option of hybrid work*
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please apply early as applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
Required materials (in one PDF File):
Cover letter tailored to the team(s) you are applying for
Resume
College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
Brief response to our Diversity statement on what it means to you (5-8 sentences)
2-3 page writing sample
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Spring Internships: November 24th