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The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness. 

The OAG is seeking a motivated, dedicated, and exceptionally strong writer to join the Communications Division as a Speechwriting and Strategic Messaging Intern this summer.

This internship offers a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact written communications in one of Maryland's most active and consequential public offices. The Communications Division supports the Attorney General across a wide range of legal, policy, and public affairs matters.

The work is meaningful, the pace is demanding, and so is the potential to contribute to consequential public service, hands on, in moments that matter for Maryland and the nation.

Candidates should have a genuine commitment to public service and a serious interest in speechwriting, government communications, or public affairs as a career path.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and refine speeches, talking points, and prepared remarks for agency leadership.
  • Conduct research on policy issues, current events, and program initiatives to support speech content.
  • Write for newsletters, public statements, internal announcements, and other communications as needed.
  • Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate tone.
  • Participate in planning sessions, briefings, and meetings to understand evolving messaging needs.
  • Support Communications Division projects and priorities as assigned.
  • Qualifications
  • Applicants must be rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students pursuing studies in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, English, or a related field.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal or policy topics into clear, accessible language.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to discretion.
  • Genuine interest in government communications and public service. 

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience drafting speeches and high-level strategic messaging for state government leadership.
  • Deep exposure to communications work inside a frontline attorney general's office.
  • Opportunities to attend meetings, briefings, and significant public events.
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in government communications.
  • A portfolio of writing samples, where appropriate and permitted. 

Telework: Hybrid Work – Two in-office days weekly.
 
Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.