Global Communications & Journalism Intern, Communications & Marketing
Meridian International Center
Washington, DCFresher59m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- MarketingEmail marketingExcelMicrosoft OfficeGoogle AnalyticsPhotoshop
- Nice to have
- Social mediaContent writingSalesforceHTML
- Work
- On-site in Washington · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing89%Excel32%Microsoft Office26%Email marketing11%of 19 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Job Title: Global Communications & Journalism Intern, Communications & Marketing
- Company: Meridian International Center
- Salary: $18.40 per hour
- Employment Status: Internship
- Location: Washington D.C. (Requires MD, DC, or VA residence. May work partially remotely until further notice.)
- Commitment: 16-20 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Generate original content for the website, blog, monthly newsletter, email marketing, and social media.
- Storyboard and edit short, compelling videos for social media, newsletters, and website.
- Curate news articles and stories relevant to Meridian’s mission for social media posting and community interaction.
- Support live coverage of events, including Facebook, Instagram, X, photography, and videography.
- Complete organizational administrative responsibilities and meet administrative deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Experience with Canva, Zoom, and Salesforce is helpful.
- Tools (Preferred): Familiarity with multimedia production and editing, photography, Canon products, copywriting and editing, social media content presentation and delivery, Salesforce, Pardot, and basic HTML.
Qualifications
- Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills; knowledge of AP style.
- Excellent storyteller with the ability to curate, create, write, edit, and publish compelling multimedia content.
- Ability to identify stories with viral potential and analyze data to accelerate digital audience engagement.
- Highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and high attention to detail.
- Team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects and work independently.
- Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact.
- Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.