Center for Strategic and International Studies
Intern, Communications (Spring 2027)
Washington, D.C. +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Interns - Education
- Completed or ongoing bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
About the job
Supports CSIS’s outreach and communications work through event assistance, media and social content, analytics, research, and administrative tasks.
What you'll do
- Prepare media advisories, event announcements, and ER mailings; help maintain mailing-list accuracy.
- Support events with preparation, staffing, and photography, and create social media content from CSIS materials.
- Compile metrics, monitor social media performance, support long-term outreach projects, and provide general administrative support.
What they ask for
- Completed or ongoing bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong customer service.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- General knowledge of international affairs and interest in the news cycle.
Nice to have
- Previous event photography experience and working knowledge of cameras.
- Previous communications experience and familiarity with social media analytics.
Pay
$18.40/hour USD (base salary); $19.40/hour USD (base salary); $20.40/hour USD (base salary)
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