Intern, Strategic Communications and Insights
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