About the role#
The R Street Institute is seeking a Digital Communications Intern to support its online engagement and multimedia efforts. This role is part of the Koch Internship Program, a paid experiential learning program that offers professional development and leadership training. You will act as a digital generalist, helping to transform research, events, and podcasts into strong content packages across multiple platforms. This position is open to students and recent graduates.
What you'll do#
- Draft social media copy for research, events, videos, podcasts, and media appearances.
- Edit short-form and long-form video content, including clips, captions, and platform-specific assets.
- Create and edit branded graphics and thumbnails.
- Publish and update content in WordPress, such as articles, event pages, and staff bios.
- Assist with analytics and reporting for social media, video, and website performance.
- Maintain organization of digital assets, content calendars, and shared files.
- Proofread public-facing content to ensure accuracy, branding consistency, and correct formatting.
What you'll need#
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Experience creating visual and multimedia content, specifically video and graphics.
- Basic graphic design skills, ideally using Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
- Familiarity with major social media platforms.
- Comfort appearing on camera and participating in video content when appropriate.
- An interest in digital communications, public policy, journalism, or marketing.
- A portfolio or examples of previous digital work are highly encouraged.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Modality: Remote or on-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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