MEM-266-22
The Office of Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA-45) is seeking a current student to serve as a press intern to assist with communications, social media, and graphic design, either remotely or in-person at our district office in Irvine, California.
Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have an interest in politics and government. Daily tasks include but are not limited to producing assets for the Congresswoman’s social media accounts, such as graphics and short videos; tracking and compiling mentions of the Congresswoman in the news; transcribing press interviews; creating and managing press lists; and assisting with media inquiries and research. Knowledge of programs like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva a plus, but not required.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (1-2 pages) as one attachment to katieporter.press@mail.house.gov with the subject “[full name] Summer 2022 press internship application”.
We recommend that applicants also submit one to two examples of previous digital media or graphic design products, but this is not required. We are
accepting applications on a rolling basis, but we will prioritize candidates that apply on or before June 5, 2022.
Our office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
The press intern will receive a monthly stipend.
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