North Coast Communications LLC
February – May 2026
Part-Time | 10–20 hours/week | Stipend
Apply by January 2, 2026
Email: info@northcoastcomms.com
Who We Are
North Coast Communications provides strategic communications, public relations, government affairs, and digital PR services to international clients, nonprofits, advocacy groups, private businesses, and government agencies and contractors.
With headquarters in Washington, DC, and a satellite office in Manila, we operate seamlessly across time zones to offer regionally informed services, insights, and turnarounds to clients at any line of longitude.
North Coast Communications LLC is a 5-star, certified business enterprise (CBE) proudly serving a range of clients since 2020.
Position Summary
North Coast Communications is seeking a part-time Winter/Spring 2026 Communications & Research Intern to support digital content creation, strategic communications, business development, and internal operations.
We’re looking for an outgoing self-starter and strong writer who is eager to gain hands-on experience across public affairs, communications, research, and agency operations. The role is remote-first but will also include occasional travel around Washington, DC, for events, meetings, and professional networking opportunities as needed. These in-person experiences are an important part of the internship and provide meaningful exposure to the DC communications, policy, and business landscape.
Responsibilities
- Draft briefing memos, research summaries, talking points, and light communications copy
- Assist with social media scheduling and basic content creation
- Support execution of communications, public affairs, and client-facing projects
- Conduct internet research on organizations, industries, and policy issues
- Attend occasional professional events, meetings, or forums in Washington, DC and represent NCC professionally
- Participate in project meetings, take notes, and help manage follow-up tasks
- Assist with business development research, prospect identification, and proposal preparation
- Support internal operations, including document organization, meeting prep, and administrative tasks
Requirements
- Undergraduate student or recent graduate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, Business, or a related field
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Prior internship, newsroom, research assistantship, or campus media experience preferred
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Canva, Buffer, or similar tools
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently
- Interest in communications, public affairs, policy, or digital media
- Ability to travel independently throughout Washington, DC (Metro, bus, rideshare, walking, etc.) for events or meetings as required
How to Apply
Email the following as PDFs to info@northcoastcomms.com:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- One writing sample (2–5 pages or a published clip)
Apply by January 2, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you gain meaningful experience.