Intern, Editorial (Summer 2027)

Southern Poverty Law Center•Atlanta, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking a highly motivated Editorial Intern passionate about storytelling and advancing social justice through impactful writing. The Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited undergraduate and graduate schools who have strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work. SPLC works with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights through research, public education, outreach, litigation, and advocacy. The Editorial Intern will collaborate with and support the Editorial team in drafting internal and external written content, and report and write content for organizational projects for the website and printed materials. The intern will also perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the role and uphold SPLC’s JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners to produce genuine, authentic, and impactful work aligned with the Center’s mission, vision, values, and departmental goals. This is a remote-local role: the intern will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities at SPLC offices or in states where the SPLC operates. The position reports to the Director, Editorial Services. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, with possible supervisor-approved overtime, and make a minimum commitment of ten consecutive weeks. The expected start date is June 7, 2027; summers cannot be split. The work is performed under general office conditions and has no strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Applicants must be at least 18 by the anticipated start date.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year journalism, English literature, public relations, or related program, and will not graduate before August 2027.
Strong academic background.
Excellent writing skills.
Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues through compelling storytelling and clear communication.
Ability to write clearly and succinctly across various formats.
Curiosity and commitment to accuracy in reporting and research.
Ability to work productively with the Editorial team and independently.
Self-starter who is detail-oriented, has strong typography skills, and can prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Awareness of SPLC’s mission, vision, and values.
Must be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
Commitment to work at least ten consecutive weeks; summers cannot be split.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support the Editorial team in drafting internal and external written content.
Report and write a variety of content for internal and external organizational projects for the website and printed materials.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the job classification.
Uphold SPLC’s JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners and ensuring their contributions support the Center’s shared mission, vision, values, and departmental goals.