Communications Internship (Fall 2026)

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own media relations tasks by tracking coverage, researching and writing articles, and supporting press events, while also drafting social content and monitoring trends.

  • Track and summarize media coverage
  • Research and write articles for EWG’s website
  • Support press events and draft social media content

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Tracking and summarizing media coverage, compiling quotes citing EWG.
  • Researching and writing articles for EWG’s website.
  • Researching media outlets and reporters that might be interested in covering EWG’s research.
  • Monitoring topics from EWG and other environmental outlets that reporters and academics are talking about on social media.
  • Drafting social media content about various topics for BlueSky and X (formerly Twitter).
  • Supporting press events in DC and virtually, such as Zoom news briefings.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled student who has completed at least one year of coursework at an accredited college or university and is in good academic standing.
  • Strong writing skills. A background in writing, from class or previous internships, is ideal.
  • Ability to multi-task, work efficiently and independently.
  • Interest in any/all of the following: environmental issues, public health, media relations, and/or science communication.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • A passion for or curiosity about mission-driven, public-interest advocacy work.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Sheets.
  • Ability to quickly learn to use online media databases.
  • Demonstrated experience working on deadline.
  • Prior experience or coursework related to journalism, communications, social media, or advocacy strongly preferred .
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EWG

The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Our mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. EWG drives consumer choice and civic action with its game-changing investigations and research on toxics and environmental health, food and agriculture, and water and energy. For two decades, EWG’s groundbreaking research has changed the debate over environmental health. From households to Capitol Hill, EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers has worked tirelessly to make sure someone is standing up for public health when government or industry won’t.

Founded in 1993
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
122 employees (30 in marketing)

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Communications Internship (Fall 2026)

EWG · District of Columbia, USA · Hybrid