Digital Campaigns Intern (Summer 2026)

FWD.us•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$21 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when more individuals are able to achieve their full potential. For too long, our failed immigration and criminal justice systems have locked too many people out of the American dream. Founded by leaders in the technology and business communities, we seek to grow and galvanize political support to break through gridlock and achieve meaningful reforms. Together, we can move America forward. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Digital Campaigns Intern for a full-time internship supporting both our immigration and criminal justice work. This intern will play a key role in assisting with our digital campaigns and social media platforms, monitoring online engagement, and helping with online analytics. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for social justice and an interest in digital strategy and communications. Candidates should be available to work full-time Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm for at least 4-6 months. Interns are paid $21/hr, plus benefits. This position will be expected to work on-site in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the potential to work remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We are looking for the internship to start on or around June 1, 2026. Application Deadline: Please submit by March 16th. For consideration, please submit the following materials. Resume Cover letter Submit a written exercise in response to the following: Find one article or video supporting immigrants, DACA, TPS, and/or policies that provide a pathway to citizenship and write separate posts uplifting the content for X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Find one article or video supporting criminal justice reform, reducing incarceration, and/or expanding opportunities for people with criminal convictions and write separate posts uplifting the content for X, Instagram, and LinkedIn Note: Please use people-first language in the assignment. See this guide for more information. Please submit your writing sample in the same document as your cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

Interest in immigration and criminal justice reform
Organized and detail-oriented
Experience in creating digital content for a variety of social media platforms preferred, curiosity and interest required
Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Threads, Bluesky)
Ability to work independently, manage a variety of tasks, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge in Canva and/or other design platforms a bonus, curiosity and interest in design platforms is required
Background or interest in Digital Marketing, Social Media, Political Science, and/or Communications preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to incoming messages and comments across our social media channels and assist with community engagement.
Conduct daily online monitoring using Brandwatch to track coverage of key topics and relevant mentions of the organization, as well as regular analytics report for social media performance across platforms
Assist in planning, creating, and scheduling social media content using publishing tools and our content calendar
Support FWD staff in executing strategies to help grow our audience and engagement across FWD.us social media accounts
Provide support and staffing at events, convenings, etc.
Edit photos and videos as requested
Provide support for visual content creation, including resizing assets, creating simple assets in Canva or other design platforms, or editing short videos for social media
Research digital trends, campaign tactics, and audience insights to help inform strategy
Provide general support for the office’s day-to-day operations
Other tasks as assigned