Content & Communications Intern at Save the Children

Wayne State University; Columbia (CT); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 24,727; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to mentorship

Hands-on experience in global initiatives

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

Wayne State University offers a hybrid internship position focused on improving content for mass market fundraising, marketing, and communications. This role supports cross-functional collaboration and content strategy while providing opportunities for skill development and mentorship.

The ideal candidate is actively enrolled in a degree program, possesses strong writing and research skills, and is eligible to work in the U.S. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $17.95 per hour, with a maximum of 24 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 6 months of the start date.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming content and assess alignment with U.S. content priorities.
• Support audits of existing fundraising assets.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to reuse existing content.
• Support planning and coordination tasks.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Enrollment in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program

Job description

Role

Assist the Content Strategy and Strategic Communications teams in improving how content is organized, evaluated, and activated across Mass Market Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications. This role will support efforts to make it easier for teams to find, adapt, and use high-quality content in campaigns, while building experience in content strategy, audience insights, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• Review incoming content from Save the Children International and other global and U.S. sources, assess alignment with U.S. content priorities, and update the 2026 New Content Board with clear recommendations for how assets could be used across key campaigns and channels (e.g., fundraising, social, email).
• Support audits of existing fundraising and communications assets currently in market, ensuring assets are properly stored in the DAM system, tagged for usability, and flagged for updates (e.g., expiration, refreshed messaging, or repurposing opportunities).
• Assist with identifying and documenting opportunities to reuse and adapt existing content across teams (e.g., how a story, video, or report could be repurposed across fundraising, PR, and digital channels), helping reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
• Support the Content Strategy and Comms teams with light‑touch planning and coordination tasks, such as organizing content for upcoming campaigns, tracking content usage across teams, or preparing simple materials to help teams understand how to apply content in their work.
• General administrative and other office tasks as assigned such as filing, data entry, preparation of documents, etc.

Required qualifications for the role

• Must be actively enrolled in an Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree program, or have graduated within 6 months of the start date
• Strong writing, research and organizational skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

What’s In It for You

Professional Development

• Hands‑on experience working on high‑impact global initiatives
• Structured skill development and engagement program (SME trainings, social mixers and LinkedIn Learning courses)
• Access to mentorship from experienced leaders in humanitarian and nonprofit sectors
• Opportunities to present your work and insights to leadership

Deep Connections & Collaboration

• Build authentic relationships with a diverse, mission‑driven cohort of colleagues and fellow interns
• Join a community that values inclusion, belonging and collective success
• Hybrid and flexible working models that support autonomy and innovation
• Agile team structures that allow you to contribute ideas and implement them
• Trust‑based culture focused on outcomes, not just hours

Purpose‑Driven Work

• Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives—your work directly contributes to global change
• Opportunity to align your personal values with your professional journey and share with mutually invested colleagues.

Classification

Intern / Fellow

Compensation

$17.00‑$17.95 / hour (depending on location)

Hours

maximum 24 hours per week (35 for fellows)

Dates

September 28, 2026 - December 11, 2026