Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.
Third Way’s climate and energy program advocates for policies that rapidly deploy the technologies needed to decarbonize and lower costs across the United States. By focusing on what matters most to everyday Americans, we are growing the clean energy coalition.
Our team is seeking a Digital Design Intern to strengthen our online presence. The perfect candidate will have the creative eye, technical expertise, and cultural savvy needed to leverage important moments and generate attention-grabbing content. The Digital Design Intern will support policy and political work by translating complex information into clear and accessible multimedia products.
A typical day for the Digital Design Intern could include:
Creating social media graphics and videos;
Developing templates to bolster rapid response efforts;
Researching competitors and emerging design trends;
Supporting communications processes and organizing design assets;
Attending relevant team meetings;
Participating in intern cohort programming and events.
* Applications close on August 10, 2026. Internship offers will be extended between August 17 and August 21, 2026.*
*Please note all duties and events will require in-office participation. This is a part-time, PAID INTERNSHIP. *
This might be the job for you, if you…
Are a current student or recent graduate with a focus in graphic design, communications, fine arts, film, or a related discipline.
Have strong design skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro).
Are tapped into internet culture and searching for a creative outlet.
Work well in a collaborative setting Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to learn from others and contribute to team goals.
Demonstrate strong time management skills: Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
Exhibit professionalism and respect: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feeling of different people in different situations.
In the Third Way Culture, we are looking for…
Self-starters People who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.
Collaborators People who work in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing shared priorities
Creators People who foster divergent thinking; that aren’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.
Results-oriented People who function with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.
Respectful People who embrace the diverse perspectives of everyone and foster the values of non-discrimination and inclusivity at all times.
The Internship Program runs from Tuesday, September 8th, through December 17th. Interns work part-time, in-person, and are paid $19.00/hour.
Third Way is an equal-opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.
Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas.
Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, and security. But we identify as center-left because we see that space in U.S. politics as offering the only real path for advancing those ideals in the century ahead.
Our agenda is ambitious, aspirational, and actionable. It is built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly re-imagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions.
We are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from 21st century global threats.
Our competitive advantage lies in our high-impact advocacy campaigns that combine rigorous policy research with a unique and incisive understanding of the vast American middle—the people who ultimately decide majorities and provide mandates for change. We design our work to persuade elected officials, intellectuals, advocates, the media, and others with political influence.
Winner of the 2013 North American Think Tank of the Year by Prospect Magazine, Britain’s leading monthly current affairs magazine, for its ‘original, influential, and rigorous work on the most pressing challenges facing people, governments, and businesses.’ Third Way’s impact on the debate has prompted Reuters to opine: "Third Way is the future of think tanks" and The New York Times to note that the organization “has become a constant presence in Washington.” POLITICO’s Mike Allen wrote that Third Way is “the moderate voice of the progressive movement.” And Greg Easterbrook of The Atlantic observed that Third Way “is rapidly emerging as Washington’s most important beyond-ideology think tank.”
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