POOLHOUSE, a Republican political and advertising agency, is looking for smart, driven and eager interns to join our team this summer. Our 10-week paid summer internship is a full-time program for rising college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who want to get their foot in the door in Republican politics, want a front row seat to learn how winning campaign TV and digital ads are made, and are excited to work on marquee political campaigns for candidates across the country.
Interns will work closely with the political department for the length of the program, gaining hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and day-to-day exposure to how a political consulting, communications and advertising agency operates.
Requirements
- Strong interest in Republican politics, campaigns, public affairs, or political communications
- Prior campaign or Hill experience is +++
- Go-getting attitude and self-starters are essential.
- Strong writers are encouraged to apply
- Familiarity with or a keen interest in developing skills in digital media, communications, advertising, or design
- Strongest candidates will be politically engaged, eager to learn, dependable, and self-starters who are excited to find out how political campaigns work and how ads are made
Additional Information:
- Interns are paid state minimum wage and will work full-time
- Interns must be available for a full-time, 10-week in person program running from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026
- Interns must have reliable transportation
- Interns will be asked to be present in the DC office Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter explaining why they’d like to work at POOLHOUSE
What We Do
POOLHOUSE is an ad agency that creates bold campaigns that win elections, empower brands, and move people to action. We work to win, and build our clients razor-sharp spots. From YouTube all the way down to television; no one will make it better. POOLHOUSE has succeeded at the highest level of politics, corporate and public affairs – including Presidential Campaigns, Fortune 500 companies, and leading national associations. With a proven track record of building award winning ad campaigns and communicating visual messaging we know the best results are based in top-notch creative. We make sure every razor-sharp ad we cut best tells our client’s unique story. Headquartered in Richmond, VA with offices in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
