Comcast Corporate Communications - Government & Policy Intern

Program Overview 

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion!The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units.

Organization & TeamOverview

Comcast’s corporate communications team in Washington, D.C. manages the company’s brand reputation in DC and executes communications strategies that support our legislative and federal regulatory advocacy efforts across Comcast NBCUniversal. This group works closely with both the communications team based at our HQ in Philadelphia as well as the government affairs operation in DC.

Role Description

You’ll support the team in planning and executing strategies that elevate the Comcast brand and corporate reputation among key audiences in Washington. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who thinks strategically and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency and effectiveness. 

As an intern on our corporate communications team, you’ll gain exposure to the communications/PR department of a leading Fortune 50 company. You’ll also have opportunities to learn more about other functions across our company, including legal; government affairs; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community impact, to name a few. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Draft communications materials: blog posts, email pitches, press releases, etc.

• Help develop and execute Comcast NBCUniversal special events in Washington, to include event design, registration management, vendor management, etc.

• Compile and maintain targeted media lists; research reporters & bloggers.

• Track and report media coverage surrounding specific announcements and general policy topics.

• Design graphics and create social media content in line with corporate brand guidelines.

• Support other communications projects as assigned.

PreferredSkills

• Writing

• Communications and social media

• Public policy

• Politics

• Organization

• Project management

• Event planning

• Preferred Majors: Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Political Communications, English

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university 

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)

• Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating)

• Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025

• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs

• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)

• Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V