America Votes Fall 2026 Social Media Internship

America Votes•Washington, DC

7d•Remote

About The Position

America Votes is seeking a creative, motivated, and collaborative Social Media Intern for the Fall term to help grow our digital presence. This internship offers hands-on experience in shaping an organization's digital storytelling, creating compelling content across social media platforms, and building an online community. Interns will translate strategic goals into engaging content, blend technical skills with storytelling, and experiment with professional content management tools and emerging AI technology. The role involves working closely with the Chief of Staff and Communications Manager, and provides exposure to the national and state-level operations of America Votes and other progressive organizations.

Requirements

Keep an eye on the news and understand the stakes in elections.
Love creating social media content (videos, photos, or text).
Strong curiosity about how platforms like YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, BlueSky, or X work behind the scenes.
Some experience making visual content such as video reels, graphics, or carousels, using accessible tools like Canva or mobile apps, for school, personal, or professional projects.
Excited to experiment with new technologies, including AI tools, digital editing software, and emerging workflows, to enhance content creation.
Budding interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic, respectful relationships with diverse staff and community partners to gather content.
Excitement and drive to have a structured approach to tasks with a willingness to learn social media management tools (like Sprout Social) to keep campaigns organized and on schedule.
Comfortable working in a professional team setting.
Take ownership of tasks, respect privacy and community trust, and actively collaborate with others.
Experience can come from leading clubs, projects, or teams.
Must be based in the United States.
Must have regular access to a personal computer with reliable internet access and a webcam for the duration of the internship.
Must be able to work at least 15 hours per week.
Must be available from July through December 2026.

Responsibilities

Work with the team to roll out creative campaigns across YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, BlueSky, and emerging spaces.
Connect with staff and community partners to gather real-time photos, videos, and stories.
Utilize a unique eye to spot moments that will truly connect and "pop" online.
Dive into the digital content library to give existing videos and photos a fresh, creative second life.
Design scroll-stopping graphics, video thumbnails, and social layouts using Canva and mobile editing tools.
Experiment with AI tools to brainstorm ideas, streamline workflow, and speed up copywriting and asset production.
Organize, schedule, and publish approved content using professional management tools like Sprout Social to keep campaigns on track.