[Remote] Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, Communications - Earned Media and Communications Strategy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office. This part-time internship involves working on civil liberties and civil rights issues through strategic communications, contributing to message narratives, and engaging with media and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories
• Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications
• Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects
• Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips
• Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies

Skills

• Currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field
• At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media
• Familiarity with best practices in communications and public relations
• Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater is a plus

Benefits

• A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work.
• Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.
• This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
• The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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