Job Number:
0632
Date Posted:
February 19, 2026
Position Title:
2026 Summer Press Internship
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
NY-JR
Office/Company:
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking for an individual who is interested in a paid Summer Press Internship, starting in early May. If accepted, you will work closely with the communications team and gain valuable experience.
Responsibilities:
Interns help coordinate logistics for press conferences in the U.S. Capitol, answer press calls, assist with media monitoring, rapid response, and the Senator’s daily clips collection and distribution. Tasks require individuals to be detail oriented with strong writing and grammar skills.
Qualifications:
This position is for full-time availability only.
Instructions:
Current students and recent graduates with a communication or political science background are encouraged to apply. The application will remain open until March 15th, but applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply: Please fill out the DC Press Internship Application which can be found here: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/fd4b26f1-995d-4a16-80f8-3cf1402d5853
Other:
The Office of Senator Gillibrand is an equal opportunity employer.
