Press Internship, Public Affairs Department, Summer 2026

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain insight into the innerworkings of press relationships and public event operations. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Public Affairs Department, who focus on maximizing Hudson Institute's presence in online, TV, and print media outlets by promoting Hudson experts and their work, putting on successful public events, and leveraging new media to amplify our impact in DC and across the globe. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. 

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities include:  

• Daily media monitoring;
• Compiling, organizing, and distributing news clips;
• Building and maintaining press lists;
• Updating the public affairs team’s editorial calendar;
• Drafting statements, press releases, media advisories, and other communications materials;
• Greeting reporters and manage press check-in at Hudson events;
• Helping coordinate staff interviews;
• Monitoring incoming media inquiries;
• Assisting with public event operations;
• Assisting with daily tasks of the Public Affairs team.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified. 

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, English, journalism/communications, philosophy, or related fields.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in current events, foreign policy, and international relations.
• Candidates should have a well-rounded and informed media diet.
• Candidates should have excellent writing and editing skills. 
• Candidates should have a high level of attention to detail. 
• Candidates should have an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Candidates should have an eagerness to learn.
• Candidates should have a working knowledge of politics and international relations.
• Candidates should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. 
• Remote work is not an option for this position. Please note that you are able to work in-person in your cover letter.