Application Guide
How to Apply for Fall 2026 Communications Internship
at Dga
🏢 About Dga
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is a unique political organization dedicated to electing and supporting Democratic governors and candidates across the United States. Working here offers a front-row seat to high-stakes political campaigns and the opportunity to directly influence policy and communication strategies for key state leaders.
About This Role
As a Communications Intern, you will support the DGA's mission by conducting policy and candidate research, monitoring news, managing press contacts, and drafting content for social media and email. Your work will directly empower Democratic governors and candidates with timely information and effective messaging.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start by scanning news outlets and compiling a morning clip summary for the team. Mid-morning, you could update press contact lists or draft a social media post highlighting a governor's achievement. Afternoons often involve deeper policy research for upcoming events or candidate support.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Dga Is Looking For
- A politically engaged individual with a strong interest in Democratic campaigns and governance.
- Exceptional research and writing skills, able to distill complex policy into clear, concise summaries.
- Proficient in monitoring news and identifying key narratives relevant to governors and their policies.
- Experienced in creating engaging social media and email content, with an eye for detail and brand voice.
📝 Tips for Applying to Dga
Tailor your resume to highlight research, writing, and social media experience, especially related to politics or campaigns.
In your cover letter, reference specific Democratic governors or policies you admire to demonstrate your engagement.
Include samples of your writing (e.g., policy briefs, news summaries, social media posts) in your portfolio.
Mention any experience with contact management tools (e.g., Excel, CRM) to show you can handle press lists.
Apply early; internships at the DGA are competitive and fill quickly.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for Democratic campaigns and supporting governors.', 'Concrete examples of your research and writing abilities, especially under tight deadlines.', 'Your familiarity with news monitoring and ability to summarize key information.', 'Your experience drafting social media or email content for an organization or campaign.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read about the DGA's recent initiatives and key gubernatorial races they are supporting.
- → Familiarize yourself with the current Democratic governors and their signature policies.
- → Review the DGA's social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to understand their communication style.
- → Understand the political landscape of key swing states with Democratic governors.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without referencing the DGA or Democratic campaigns.
- Failing to proofread your application materials for typos or inaccuracies.
- Not demonstrating a clear understanding of the role's focus on research and content creation.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!