Events Internship, Public Affairs, 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.

• Assisting with the drafting of Hudson’s original newsletters and webpage content.
• Contributing to the maintenance of Hudson’s website, to include selecting editorial photos, proofreading copy from outside sources, and uploading content.
• 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;
• Assisting with public event operations;
• Assisting with daily tasks of the Public Affairs team.