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PhRMA

Fall Internship, Public Affairs

Washington, DC · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

PhRMA Public Affairs Internship The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is ... Media relations and social media engagement. * Reputation management. * Message development and ...

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AspectInternship Public EngagementPublic Relations Intern
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in communications, marketing, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often with coursework in communications or PR
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Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, cultural institutionsCorporations, PR agencies, media outlets
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on community engagement and outreach rolesFocus on media and brand communication roles

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Fall 2026 Communications & Public Engagement Intern

Partnership for Public Service

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$2.0K/mo

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Application Deadline is July 6.

For Fall 2026, the Partnership will prioritize hiring interns from the following schools:

  • Florida International University
  • George Mason University
  • Ohio State University – John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)
  • Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Public Affairs
  • Trinity Washington University
  • University of California schools – UCDC Washington Center Program
  • University of Maryland
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Texas at Austin – LBJ School of Public Affairs

This is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship.

ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a big mission: we're working to ensure the government is dynamic, innovative and that it effectively serves the American people. We've got a great team that helps make it happen.

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:    

  • Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government.   
  • People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration and respect.   
  • Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results.   
  • Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible.    

We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process. Are you ready to join our team?   

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Partnership's communication efforts are designed to change public perceptions, educate the public about the need for a high-performing government and help connect citizens to their government. In addition, the Communications team ensures that Partnership programs and activities are heard, understood and actionable.

Communications interns are integral Communications team members and assist with writing, editing and brainstorming new ideas. Our interns will be placed in one of four sub-teams within the Communications team—marketing, press, public engagement or storytelling.

Our marketing interns provide a range of support including generating the Partnership's weekly newsletter and blogs, and managing the Partnership's social media outreach including Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Press interns support media relations efforts including building press lists, drafting press materials and supporting other media outreach efforts.

Public engagement interns primarily support the public engagement team with updates related to the Federal Harms Tracker, science grants and public perception research. The intern's primary project, the Federal Harms Tracker, is a series of data and storytelling products that measure and communicate the impact of actions to dismantle the federal workforce, spending and infrastructure.

Storytelling interns provide administrative, logistical and research support for a variety of efforts to better understand perceptions of government and raise public awareness around the role and impact of government. This is a terrific opportunity for individuals who are interested or have experience in communications, public relations or marketing.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who has excellent writing, organization and public speaking skills. Interns will have the opportunity to develop experience representing the Partnership to the public. Interns also gain experience using CRM and email marketing systems, web and graphic design programs, media monitoring tools and other highly marketable skills for communications professionals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment in Washington, DC and occasionally at local external venues. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner. The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws.

COMPENSATION

Full-time interns will receive $2,000 per month. Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.

LOCATION

This is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship. This is a hybrid internship, with an expectation of on-site work approximately two days per week once office space is available. One on-site day is Wednesday.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Business hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, though exact work hours may vary depending on availability and need. Academic schedules will be accommodated; a part-time schedule may be considered. There may be occasional early morning or evening activities required.

TRAVEL

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day.