Media Relations Internship

The communications team supports the Senate President’s digital media presence, speechwriting, media interviews, and event planning. Work spans across issue areas including statewide policy, district communications, and communications for the institution of the Senate.

  • The Office of Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Media Relations Intern in her State House office for Summer 2026.

    The selected applicant will join the Senate President’s communications team on a part-time basis. The team supports the Senate President’s media presence, speechwriting, press interviews, and event planning. Work spans statewide policy issues, district communications, and institutional communications for the Massachusetts Senate.

    Individuals with an interest in communications, public policy, state government, civic engagement, and the legislative process are encouraged to apply.

    Currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree students are eligible to apply.

    How You Will Support the Senate President

    Responsibilities may include:

    • Attending communications team meetings and assisting with administrative tasks

    • Conducting background research on major policy issues in preparation for speeches, press appearances, and meetings

    • Researching pending and proposed legislation and drafting constituent and stakeholder correspondence

    • Attending legislative briefings, hearings, and Senate formal sessions

    • Assisting with scheduling and preparation for speaking events

    • Writing daily press clips related to statewide issues and district news

    • Researching and maintaining a database of media contacts across Massachusetts

    • Uploading press releases, photos, and updates to the Senate President’s website

    • Monitoring breaking news and tracking coverage involving state policymakers

    What We Are Looking For

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    • Demonstrated interest in public policy and government

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple assignments

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

    • Comfort working in a professional office environment and answering phones

    • Knowledge of or connection to Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, or Natick is a plus

    • Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian language skills are a plus

    Internship Term

    The internship will run from June 8 through August 14, 2026 (approximately 10 weeks).

    Compensation

    This internship is unpaid. Applicants may seek academic credit through their college or university if eligible.

    Location & Work Format

    Interns will be expected to work primarily in person at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, with occasional opportunities for remote work depending on office needs and intern schedules.

    Application Process

    Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a 2-3 page writing sample via this form.

    Applications close March 20, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in March and April, and acceptance notifications will be sent by May 1, 2026.

Operations Internship

The operations team supports the Senate President’s events and scheduling while working in tandem with the institutional operations of the Massachusetts Senate.

  • Check back soon for summer internship opportunities.

District Internship

The district team supports the Senate President's goals of raising the quality of life for people, organizations, and municipal governments in her District (Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, and Natick) by connecting them with potential resources, including funding, problem-solving, support, information, experiences, and each other. The team also helps to inform the work of the Senate President's office (and other aspects of the Commonwealth's policies and operations) by bringing District information back to the office and elevating/acknowledging the voices and expertise of the District.

  • Contact Jessica DeBenedictis regarding district summer internship opportunities at Jessica.DeBenedictis@masenate.gov. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.