Internship: Communications & Storytelling

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multimedia and social content creation for Grounded Idealist, a startup nonprofit, focusing on strategy, production, and audience growth.

  • Must-have: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Standout: Experience with multimedia storytelling and basic audio/video editing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, draft, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) to increase visibility, engagement, and audience growth.
  • Design and edit visual content (graphics, carousels, newsletters, and multimedia content including video and audio assets) using tools like Canva and basic audio/video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, Audacity, or similar) to maintain a consistent and compelling brand identity.
  • Support the development and distribution of newsletters, announcements, and program updates via email marketing platforms.
  • Monitor and manage the organization’s email inbox and help respond to inquiries.
  • Track and analyze social media and email performance metrics to inform content strategy and improve engagement.
  • Assist in drafting blog posts, storytelling content, and impact highlights to showcase community success.
  • Create, edit, and repurpose video and audio content (e.g., workshop clips, interviews, testimonials, podcasts, and short-form videos) for use across marketing channels.
  • Help refine and maintain Grounded Idealist’s brand voice and messaging across all channels.
  • Contribute ideas for campaigns, content series, and storytelling initiatives to grow awareness and engagement.
  • Support development of marketing materials such as one-pagers, presentations, and promotional assets.