Communications Internship Program Sponsored by State Farm

Session: Spring 2012
Application Deadline: December 1, 2012
Program Dates: January 17 – May 19, 2012

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Mission

The CBCF Communications Internship Program sponsored by State Farm provides college undergraduates the opportunity to work directly with the press secretary or communications director on Capitol Hill in a CBC member office or congressional committee. This semester-long program seeks to increase minority participation in public relations, journalism, and other media-related fields.

Program Description

The CBCF Communications Internship is a semester-long program for college students who are interested in learning about press and media relations on Capitol Hill. Interns work with the press secretary or communications director in Congressional Black Caucus member offices. Interns contribute substantially to their host offices by researching legislation, preparing press releases, writing op-editorials, writing arguments for a position, organizing and helping to prepare for briefings and forums, and performing various office tasks. Housing and a stipend are provided.

George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program

CBCF has partnered with George Washington University’s Semester in Washington Program to give CBCF interns an unrivaled experience – both in Washington and the United States.  This program offers a combination of hands-on coursework and networking opportunities at some of the most famous addresses in the country.  While earning academic credit, CBCF interns work side by side with like-minded peers and professional politicos, and leave the program with the knowledge and skills to become more involved in politics at the local, state and national levels. For more information, videos and testimonials from alumni visit GWU’s website at: www.siwpolitics.gwu.edu.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
• Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
• Demonstrated professional familiarity with journalism, public relations, or other media-related fields

Selection Process

Selecting a CBCF Communications Intern is based on a combination of the following criteria:

• Strength of faculty nomination
• Strong writing skills
• Exposure and some work experience in communications fields
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Quality of paper application and interview performance

Send letters of recommendations and transcripts in one envelope to:

CBCF Communications Internship Program
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Additional Information

For more information, please call (202) 263-2800 or send an email to internships@cbcfinc.org and type “Communications Internship Program” in the subject line.