The communications department at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) works with scholars to craft visual, video, digital, and audio products to accompany and promote their research.The team connects AEIs research with targeted audiences across the country to effectively advance important policy solutions. The communications intern works with the communications strategist to ensure the department runs efficiently and advance various communication and marketing projects. The intern will also work with the media relations team to track developing news and scholars research. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, meticulous, and versatile. This intern will have the opportunity to meet and network with the senior communications staff and receive personal mentoring from the communications and media relations teams.

AEIs summer 2024 internship program will have three start dates: May 14, 21, and 28, 2024. While the AEI internship program and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC, this spring, virtual interns may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please include your in-person or virtual preference in your cover letter.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nations leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a 3.4 GPA or higher from a top-ranking college or university. The AEI internship program runs 12 weeks. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.

If you are interested in an AEI internship, you might also be interested in applying for AEIs Summer Honors Program! AEIs Summer Honors Program is an intensive, fully-funded educational and professional development opportunity for top undergraduate students. Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, this program provides participants the opportunity to connect with the ideas, research, and network of AEIone of Americas preeminent policy think tanks. This will occur during an intensive one-week seminar led by an AEI scholar or partner instructor. All undergraduates, including Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 graduates are eligible to apply for this terrific paid one-week program. The Early Decision deadline is February 1 and the Regular Decision deadline is March 1. AEI internships can be done in conjunction with Summer Honors Program. Please visit to learn more.