Communications Intern

Responsibilities

• Media & Press
• Assist with drafting and distributing press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and media pitches.
• Research journalists, publications, and media outlets covering politics, faith, immigration, racial justice, democracy, and social movements.
• Help maintain and update media lists.
• Monitor news coverage and identify opportunities to elevate Faith in Action leaders and campaigns.
• Track media mentions and help compile communications reports.
• Support preparation for press conferences, public actions, and other media events.
• Digital & Social Media
• Assist in developing content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
• Draft social media copy that translates complex policy and organizing issues into accessible and compelling messages.

Requirements

• A strong writer and storyteller with excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about social justice, racial justice, democracy, immigration, economic justice, and/or faith-based organizing.
• Interested in the intersection of faith, politics, organizing, and communications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple deadlines.
• Familiar with social media platforms and digital communications.
• Able to conduct online research and synthesize information quickly.
• A strong collaborator who is comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Organized, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with organizational and community information.

Preferred

• Coursework or experience in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, public policy, religious studies, sociology, or a related field.
• Experience writing for a student newspaper, campus organization, nonprofit, political campaign, faith community, or advocacy organization.
• Experience with Canva or other basic graphic-design tools.
• Familiarity with social media management platforms.
• Experience with media monitoring or public relations.
• Basic photography, video, or multimedia skills are a plus.