PUBLIC AFFAIRS INTERN
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.
The Office of Public Affairs in the Department of Justice offers internships that provide undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to work in a fast-paced government communications office.
As the principal point of contact for the Department of Justice with the news media, the office is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about the department’s activities, and the priorities and policies of the Attorney General with regard to law enforcement and legal affairs.
As the principal point of contact for the Department of Justice with the news media, the office is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about the department’s activities, and the priorities and policies of the Attorney General with regard to law enforcement and legal affairs.
The Office of Public Affairs offers three internship programs as follows:
Media Affairs Internship:
The media affairs intern will assist press officers with telephone calls from national news media, gather news clips, assist with interviews and press conferences, edit and issue news releases on a variety of topics, as well as other duties as assigned.
New Media Internship:
The new media intern will help maintain all blogs and social media accounts, develop relevant content, draft blog posts and provide website management support. Individuals interested in this position should submit two writing samples in addition to the application materials listed below. Writing samples should not exceed 750 words. Non-legal and non-academic writing samples such as essays, news articles and blog posts are preferred.
Speechwriting Internship:
The speechwriting intern will assist in drafting and editing remarks for the Attorney General, provide research assistance, and contribute to other communications projects. Individuals interested in this position should submit two non-legal writing samples in addition to the application materials listed below.
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