Fall 2026 Strategic Communications Internship

PAID COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

Application closing date: July 31, 2026 

About the role: Narrative seeks a paid intern in their Washington, DC offices, located at 1400 L Street NW. Interns will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and get extensive hands-on experience in communications, media relations, marketing, digital advocacy, and thought leadership. Interns will develop career-building skills and customized training while being exposed to a wide variety of issue areas, including healthcare, tech, financial services, energy, and more. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, building press lists; pitching reporters and producers; assisting with press events; writing press releases, talking points, and memos, conducting research, and helping the team with the day-to-day operations of a bustling office. 

 

Interns at Narrative are genuinely seen as value adds in our approach to telling complex stories informed by a variety of perspectives, interests, and experiences. Diversity of thought and challenging assumptions are immediate areas where interns are asked to contribute and apply their learning from the classroom.  

 

About the ideal candidate: Applicants must work well under deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as a desire to learn and deliver the highest level of client service. Previous experience in politics and public affairs is not required, but candidates should generally understand and be interested in traditional communications and public relations. Skills with Google Analytics, open-sourced CMS systems, as well as the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva are a plus.  

 

Internship start date/end dates are flexible. Part-time applicants will be considered, but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. Both in-person and remote candidates will be considered. 

 

About Narrative:
Narrative Strategies is a strategic communications firm solving today’s most demanding reputational and public affairs challenges, leveraging best practices in business, politics, and journalism to manage multi-faceted communications campaigns. Narrative’s differentiating strength is its team and culture. Our bipartisan team of professionals operates in a highly collaborative environment where we support and value our clients and each other. That commitment is reflective in Narrative, having been recognized three years in a row as one of PR Week’s Best Places to Work. 

 

Learn more about Narrative’s unique culture, professional development approach, robust employee benefits, and more by visiting our PRWeek “Places to Be” digital feature.