Senator Andy Kim seeks a creative, driven, and graphically minded Digital and Communications Assistant, who will play a key role in shaping the office’s social media presence and digital outreach. This is a full-time position that may require availability on nights and weekends to support an active digital operation.
The Digital and Press Assistant will be based in New Jersey and report to the Digital Director and Communications Director.
Responsibilities:
The position requires attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment. The ideal candidate is self-starter with technical skills and an interest in video recording and editing, photography, and branding. New Jersey ties and Spanish fluency are a plus but not required.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, at 11 PM ET
We are excited to offer a select number of internship opportunities available in my Jersey City, Barrington, and Washington, D.C. offices for current and recent graduates from accredited institutions. Internships are available during the summer, fall and spring semesters. This program is designed to enhance your participation in public service for the people of New Jersey and provide an excellent way to learn first-hand how Congress works.
Summer 2025 Session
Session Dates: June 2 — August 15, 2025
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Fall 2025 Session
Session Dates: September 8 — December 12, 2025
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Spring 2026 Session
Session Dates: January 12 — May 15, 2026
Deadline: October 10, 2025
Washington, D.C. legislative interns will have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations of the United States Senate. Interns will be exposed to a fast paced and dynamic environment. Duties may include general administrative tasks, such as answering phones and processing incoming mail and email, as well as attending committee hearings and legislative briefings, providing tours of the U.S. Capitol for visiting New Jerseyans, drafting memos and letters on specific policy items, conducting research and other duties as assigned.
The office of Senator Andy Kim will take one communications/media intern a cohort. Duties may include but are not limited to drafting and designing graphics for office social media posts for holidays, days of remembrance, etc., attending events with the Senator to take and edit photos and videos, compiling and sending morning press clips, and organizing the office press list. Please ONLY complete the communications application and follow all the appropriate steps. Students with a background or interest in digital media, communications, and/or journalism should apply. The ideal candidate will be a strong, succinct writer and have experience with graphic design (Canva and Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus); video editing and captioning skills preferred but not necessary.
Interns in my Jersey City and Barrington offices assist our state team with a broad range of constituent focused tasks. In addition to general office duties, such as answering phones and processing incoming mail and email, interns will also accompany staff to local community events, draft memos for various events, track constituent opinions on various issues, and conduct research. New Jersey state interns will gain first-hand familiarity with how elected officials help constituents navigate issues with federal agencies and will experience how legislative activities impact the lives of constituents in their communities.
Please direct all questions to internships@kim.senate.gov. (No calls, voicemails, or walk-ins.)
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.