Fall 2026 Communications Intern

Role

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is seeking a paid full-time or part-time communications intern. As a nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and bold communications grounded by in-depth research.

Key Accountabilities

The communications intern will assist in gaining coverage of CREW's fight for an ethical and transparent government, learning how to monitor news and social media stories, create and keep press lists, draft and edit reports, press releases, and blog posts, track and interpret analytics, and develop web, email, and social media content.

Required Skills and Qualities

The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate student who is a strong writer and self-starter with a passion for ethics in government and interest in communications. The applicant must also be able to work independently and have self-motivation to complete tasks without supervision.

Position Details

• This position is based in the DC metro area
• Hybrid of remote and in-person (as needed)
• Part-time stipend: $740 a month
• Full-time stipend: $1160 a month

How to Apply

Please email a resume, a non-academic writing sample, and cover letter. Please place your last name and "Communications Intern" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

Equal Opportunity

CREW is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.