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Intern, Strategic Communications and Insights

Washington DC

Breakwater Strategy – an advisory partner on high-visibility, high-stakes public affairs, corporate reputation and capital markets issues for leading businesses, nonprofits and associations – is seeking highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented students for a part-time internship in the Spring of 2027. As an intern, you would be part of a growing team of strategic communication professionals who help organizations navigate their most complex and consequential moments – helping to minimize risk and accelerate opportunity. The position is paid and operates on East Coast working hours (9:00am-6:00pm ET). Interns may work fully remotely or on a hybrid basis from our Washington, D.C. office.

We are currently looking for:

  • College juniors or seniors who can commit at least 20 hours/week, spread across 4-5 days/week.
  • Must be based in NY, DC, MD, NJ, CT, NC, PA, or VA.
  • Interns are required to work in at least half-day blocks (e.g. 9:00am-2:00pm or 1:00-6:00pm).

 Role & Responsibilities

  • Monitor media, policy developments, and online conversations for clients
  • Conduct qualitative desk research for new business and existing clients
  • Build and maintain press lists
  • Develop content such as blogs, memos, briefing books, and social media posts for clients
  • Participate during internal brainstorm calls when developing communications strategy for clients
  • Proofread, edit and fact check client-facing collateral
  • Provide general support to the internal team as needed

Candidates should be:

  • A lifelong learner (you’ll be seated at the edge of some of the world’s most innovative emerging technologies and business models)
  • Entrepreneurial (you’re driven, creative, and prepared to take initiative to help clients move the needle in their respective industries, every day)
  • Politically-minded and interested in shaping public opinion and influencing the regulatory ecosystem
  • Trustworthy (you’ll work with confidential information and clients)
  • Detail-oriented and able to produce polished work 
  • Organized and able to balance multiple assignments and deadlines
  • A strong writer and editor

References and writing samples may be requested.



District of Columbia Salary Range

$21 - $21 USD

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