Digital Content Intern

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington • Arlington, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and faith-filled Summer Intern to join our team and gain meaningful experience within the Diocese of Arlington. This internship offers the opportunity to support the mission of our organization, grow professionally and spiritually, and contribute to the projects that serve our broader community.
This is a paid, part-time internship of 30-35 hours a week with a tentative start date of June 1, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026. This position will be based onsite in Arlington, VA.
The Digital Content Intern’s primary function is to assist the Office of Communications with the creation of compelling content for use across digital media, including website and email communications and social media. Throughout the course of the internship, the Digital Content Intern will have the opportunity to grow skills in graphic design, video production and post-production, photo editing and optimization, drafting copy, and more.
This position is overseen by the Deputy Communications Director with day-to-day management by the Digital and Social Media Manager. Interaction with most members of the communications team and other chancery staff will occur daily.

Requirements

• Rising sophomore in college or beyond pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, English or a related field, preferably with the aspiration of working for the Catholic Church in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Strong graphic design skills and knack for creating compelling visual content
• A proven ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Must be a Catholic who is grounded in the teachings of the Church and who has a desire and ability to promote the mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects) preferred
• Experience with WordPress preferred
• Experience with social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube preferred
• Familiarity with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and its strategic plan helpful
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creating campaign-specific content for liturgical seasons, feast days, and more
• Designing and optimizing graphics and other visuals for digital media environments, including website, social media, and email
• Brainstorming and facilitating creative ideas for Instagram reels, posts, and stories
• Exploring creative solutions for incorporating more motion graphics to the media mix
• Assisting the media team with production and post-production needs including podcasting, filming/photographing, and editing
• Managing and cataloguing digital assets, including photo, video, and audio files
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern