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 Fall of 2026. 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.

We are currently looking for students in their junior or senior year who can dedicate at least 20 hours/week across 4 days/week. The position is paid, and would be remote or hybrid with East Coast working hours (9am-6pm ET). We typically ask that our interns work in at least half-day blocks (e.g. 9am-2pm or 12-6pm).

 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 USD - $21 USD