Comms & Digital Strategy Intern

CAIR Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

CAIR Houston is seeking a Communications & Digital Strategy Intern in Houston, Texas. This role supports the development and execution of digital communications across various platforms. Interns will gain hands-on experience in writing, storytelling, and digital strategy within a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include content development for social media, writing communications, and assisting with digital campaigns. Strong writing and communication skills, as well as familiarity with social media, are essential for this internship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college or a recent graduate.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools.
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and responsive to feedback.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over assigned work.
• Interest in civil rights, media, and community-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Support content development across social media platforms.
• Contribute to written communications, including newsletters and press materials.
• Assist in translating complex topics into accessible content.
• Participate in drafting and refining messaging.
• Review and analyze media coverage and digital content.
• Support the planning and execution of digital campaigns.
• Assist in maintaining website content.
• Contribute to a focused, project-based initiative.

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills

Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Enrolled in college or a recent graduate

Job description

• Reports to: Development & Administrative Coordinator

Position Overview

The Comms & Digital Strategy Intern will support the development and execution of digital communications across social media, web, and public-facing platforms. This role is designed as a structured learning experience for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in communications within a mission-driven environment.

Interns will contribute to focused projects and initiatives while developing skills in writing, storytelling, and digital strategy. This position is best suited for individuals who are thoughtful, detail-oriented, and interested in how messaging shapes public understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support content development across social media platforms, applying platform-specific strategy and audience awareness
• Contribute to written communications, including newsletters, press materials, and digital messaging, with a focus on clarity and tone
• Assist in translating complex topics into accessible, audience-centered content across formats (captions, visuals, short-form concepts)
• Participate in drafting and refining messaging in response to ongoing communications needs, with attention to accuracy and consistency
• Review and analyze media coverage and digital content to identify trends, framing, and areas for improvement
• Support the planning and execution of digital initiatives or campaigns
• Assist in maintaining website content and reviewing digital materials to ensure alignment with messaging and usability
• Contribute to a focused, project-based initiative over the course of the internship, applying learning across modules into a cohesive final output

What You’ll Gain

• Experience working within a structured communications environment focused on clarity,
  strategy, and impact
• Exposure to how messaging is developed, refined, and deployed across platforms
• Opportunities to contribute to projects from early concept through execution
• Ongoing feedback to strengthen both writing and strategic thinking
• Portfolio-ready work that reflects thoughtful and intentional communication

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college or a recent graduate
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital tools
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and responsive to feedback
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over assigned work
• Interest in civil rights, media, and community-focused work

Application Requirements

Resume
Digital Marketing Portfolio (5 videos, 5 graphics, 5 photos)
Submit application to [e-mail] by May 10th