Summer Internship - Government Communications

@ ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Here’s your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We’re changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, communicators, strategists and technologists.

This role will work with the ICF Next government communications team and assist with mission-drive strategic communications and marketing. We are looking for candidates who have an interest in government communications with a desire to support the following areas: communications strategy, content creation, writing and editing, media relations, campaigns and client strategy.

Our 2027 summer internship is a 10-week, full-time program that generally begins in early June and concludes in mid-August. The internship will be hybrid from Reston, VA (2x per week). At this time, we are unable to provide housing assistance or relocation for this position. The hourly rate for undergraduate interns will be $23/hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications Strategy. Support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Content Creation. Contribute to the creation of marketing and communications materials such as factsheets, infographics, social media content, reports and presentations.
• Writing and Editing. Write and edit compelling written content for internal and external audiences.
• Media Relations. Draft and edit press releases and talking points and monitor media coverage.
• Campaigns. Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Client Strategy. Collaborate with team members on client strategy.
• Engage and Learn. Rotate between multidisciplinary teams to support projects, gain exposure and develop business acumen.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 60 college credit hours complete in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field
• Due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet aggressive deadlines
• Strong motivation and adaptability to learn and understand new concepts and markets
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to produce quality work products with attention to detail