Digital Communications Intern – Social & Video (Remote)

Lever, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 5,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

The R Street Institute seeks a Digital Communications Intern to support its digital communications, multimedia, and online engagement efforts. This versatile role handles social media, graphic design, video production, website publishing, digital marketing, and analytics.

The internship can be completed remotely or in person in our Washington, D.C. office; responsibilities include drafting social copy, editing video content, creating branded graphics, and publishing materials in WordPress.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Portfolio or examples of video, graphics, or digital content encouraged.
• Comfort appearing on camera for video content.
• Interest in digital communications, public policy, journalism, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Draft social media copy for R Street research, events, videos, podcasts, and media appearances.
• Assist with editing short-form and long-form video content, including captions, clips, and other platform-specific content.
• Create and edit branded graphics, thumbnails, and other social media assets.
• Publish and update articles, videos, podcasts, event pages, and staff bios in WordPress.
• Assist with social media, website, and video analytics and reporting.
• Help organize digital assets, content calendars, and shared files.
• Proofread public-facing content for accuracy, formatting, links, and branding consistency.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Social media

Video content

Portfolio

Canva

Adobe CC

Organization

Public policy interest

Tools

WordPress

Video editing software

Job description

The R Street Institute seeks a Digital Communications Intern to support its digital communications, multimedia, and online engagement efforts. This versatile role handles social media, graphic design, video production, website publishing, digital marketing, and analytics.

The internship can be completed remotely or in person in our Washington, D.C. office; responsibilities include drafting social copy, editing video content, creating branded graphics, and publishing materials in WordPress.