Jobs at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Fall 2026 internship supporting strategic federal partnerships, campaigns, and elections work. Responsibilities include monitoring policy and regulatory actions, researching legislation and political developments, coordinating campaign activities, supporting cross-team meetings, preparing communications materials, and analyzing information for advocacy and strategic decision-making. Interns gain experience in public policy, political strategy, member engagement, coalition building, and project collaboration.

Supports the Human Resources Employee Development and Engagement Team through staff training development, professional development marketing, newsletter creation, instructional design, focus groups, and general data analytics. The intern may conduct research, prepare reports, assist with events and meetings, and develop skills in communication, writing, analysis, interviewing, strategic planning, and training while learning about NEA and public education advocacy.

Manage and grow media lists and relationships, handle inbound media inquiries and interview logistics, produce press clips/reports, write media collateral (op-eds, releases, talking points), monitor and analyze media results, support pitching and media trainings, maintain media tools, and support media strategy to increase visibility across broadcast, digital, and podcast outlets.

Lead development and execution of integrated communications and earned media strategies for electoral, legislative, and advocacy campaigns. Manage media relations, crisis communications, executive communications, stakeholder outreach, and high-visibility media placements. Craft op-eds, press releases, talking points, and briefing materials; cultivate national media relationships; drive event and leadership visibility; ensure editorial quality and AP-style adherence. Support rapid-response messaging and measurement of campaign effectiveness. Frequent travel and extended hours required.

Support HR benefits administration and operational documentation: organize policies and records, conduct research and data analysis, validate invoices, provide administrative support, assist special projects, and handle confidential employee information with integrity.

Administer health, benefits, and retirement plans; provide open enrollment and retiree support; resolve complex employee/retiree inquiries; process payroll, timekeeping, and leave; audit timesheets and balances; maintain HRIS/Workday records; prepare audit documentation and reports; collaborate to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality customer service.