Digital Communications Intern

Environmental Defense Fund • Washington DC, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Communications Intern will support EDF’s Politics and Advocacy Communications team, which serves Political Affairs, EDF Action, and Legal & Regulatory. The intern will help showcase EDF’s climate solutions and brand to audiences who can contribute to its Vision 2030 goals.

The intern will create social media content, including static and video posts and captions, and help develop messaging around key issues, with an emphasis on rapid response. They will research digital communities and communications trends, monitor Reddit and Congressional communications for opportunities to amplify EDF messages and priority partners, and support communications campaigns with Congressional offices. The role offers opportunities to refine video editing and graphic design skills and build a personal portfolio.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week spring 2027 internship. It is hybrid from EDF’s Washington, DC office, with an option to work remotely from within the United States. The intern reports to the Senior Digital Communications Specialist. Compensation is $18 per hour or the local minimum wage if higher.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public policy, strategic communications, environmental and energy issues, and/or digital media.
• Experience scheduling and creating communications collateral.
• Experience using Canva and/or Adobe Illustrator.
• Basic proficiency in video production, social media management, and trend reporting or media monitoring.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when projects are due.
• Self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and backgrounds.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in public policy or environmental and sustainability studies is recommended.
• Experience with digital organizing is a plus.
• Adobe or CapCut video production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Politics and Advocacy Communications team to craft social media messaging around key issue areas, especially for rapid response.
• Research Slack communities and Discord channels in environmental, political, and cultural spheres whose purposes align with EDF Action’s social media pages, and identify outreach opportunities.
• Support collaboration with Congressional offices on communications campaigns.
• Help develop static and video social media posts and captions for EDF Action’s platforms.
• Identify and monitor relevant digital communications trends and parse Congressional communications for opportunities to amplify EDF Action’s priority partners.
• Monitor Reddit forums and share EDF content in Facebook groups, Discords, and Slack communities as part of digital organizing efforts.
• Contribute to EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals by supporting an inclusive and empowering environment aligned with EDF values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed