Digital Communications Intern (Spring 2027)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own hands-on creation and editing of digital content, monitor social channels, and help track analytics while supporting multiple communications and engagement projects across the Digital Team.

  • Create graphics and short-form videos for engagement
  • Edit videos for social campaigns and storytelling
  • Draft blogs, captions, and digital communications; monitor social channels

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the creation of graphics, short-form videos, and other engagement-focused digital content.
  • Assist with video editing for social media campaigns, storytelling initiatives, and organizational communications.
  • Help draft and edit blogs, captions, and other digital communications materials.
  • Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and engagement opportunities, escalating questions or concerns as needed.
  • Support the Digital Team with analytics tracking.
  • Attend and participate in greater marketing and communications team meetings.
  • Support additional communications and digital engagement projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Current college student pursuing a degree, preferably in communications, marketing, digital media, earth science, environmental science/studies, public relations, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in digital communications, social media, and environmental advocacy.
  • Experience with video editing software and creating short-form digital content for social media platforms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools such as Zoom, Slack, Sprout, WordPress, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

  • Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
  • Networking opportunities with communications staff, the digital team, and various Communities of Practice.
  • Opportunities to showcase their work through published blogs, social media posts, all staff ‘brown bag’ presentations, and other deliverables.
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American Rivers

American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and an annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® campaign. Headquartered in Washington, DC, American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 200,000 members, supporters, and volunteers. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For more information please visit www.americanrivers.org.

Founded in 1973
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
164 employees (13 in marketing)

Salaries

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,275 salaries.

See all American Rivers salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (6% of company)
Median Tenure
6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$9.3M
Last Raise
$9.3M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $9.3M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
77.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$87.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
64.9%
Direct
18.7%
Referral
7.1%
Social
2%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~164
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Digital Communications Intern (Spring 2027)

American Rivers · USA · Remote