Communications Intern

About the Role

Issue One is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization seeking a Communications Intern for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time, temporary position (15-20 hours per week) based in Washington, DC, with a stipend of $18.40 per hour. The intern will work with the Digital Content Manager and Media Relations Manager to enhance Issue One's digital and traditional media presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Production
• Monitor social channels for trending topics and opportunities related to Issue One's issue areas.
• Write social media content and schedule posts in Sprout Social for X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
• Film and edit short-form vertical video.
• Engage with followers and peer channels to expand digital presence.
• Traditional Media Outreach
• Identify reporters covering Issue One's issue areas by reading articles and conducting searches.
• Support the drafting of press releases and quotes.
• Use Muck Rack to distribute releases and maintain reporter lists.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Sprout Social
• Muck Rack
• X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in democracy, social media, and politics.
• A passion for content production and using social media for positive impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things.
• Self-starter capable of generating ideas and adapting to new projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to working across party lines to strengthen democracy.
• Experience filming and editing short-form video is a plus, but not required.

Location & Schedule

• Part-time internship: 15–20 hours per week.
• Washington, DC based interns require a hybrid schedule, including on-site work in the office on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
• Remote candidates may be considered if residing in specific states where Issue One is formally established (California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, and Virginia).
• Duration: Approximately 18 weeks, with a start date around January 12, 2027, and an end date around May 28, 2027. Duration is flexible and can be extended.