Communications Intern

Remote or Hybrid Work Opportunity | 20 Hours/Week | Compensated at $18/Hour

The Century Foundation (TCF), a leading progressive think tank, is seeking a part-time Communications Intern for the summer 2025, beginning early June through August. The intern will assist the communications team on a variety of projects, with a focus on media relations support.

This is a part-time position, 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, compensated at $18/hour. We are open to candidates who are fully remote or two days per week in-person, in either our New York, NY or Washington, D.C. offices.

Responsibilities

• Help execute media outreach strategy, including proactively pitching local, regional, and national media.
• Develop materials. Write persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, and more.
• Prep media inquiries. Coordinate interview requests and prep experts for media appearances.
• Maintain media relations systems. Consistently update and build press lists across TCF and Next100’s issue areas and compile weekly news clippings.
• Additional support for the communications team, including drafting social media and email copy, assisting on event planning, and building out content on TCF’s website.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Student current seeking a degree at college or university (undergraduate or graduate), preferably in related studies (political science, public policy, and/or communications)
• Previous internship experience in the communications and/or policy field preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
• Keen attention to detail, and willingness to learn new skills or techniques
• Dedication to building a stronger, more equitable, and more inclusive society
• A commitment to progressive values and interest in TCF’s research agenda

Apply Now

Apply with a resume and cover letter via BambooHR. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls, please. If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal, please reach out with questions to hr@tcf.org. The deadline for submission of application materials is 11:59 PM ET on Friday, May 23. This position will be advertised until it is filled.

About The Century Foundation

The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.