Impact Communications Intern for Social Justice

ArchCity Defenders; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ArchCity Defenders is seeking a Communications Intern to join their team in Saint Louis. You will help produce quality copy for print, digital, and social platforms, conduct research on social justice issues, and develop innovative ideas that advance ACD’s mission.

You will work with attorneys and staff to create content, capture photos and videos, and expand the organization’s reach through media and marketing efforts. This role offers in-person collaboration at the office.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and curiosity about learning new systems.
• Experience/interest in developing accessible and relevant content for social media.
• Experience editing and drafting website content.
• Detail‑oriented approach to working in a team‑driven organization.
• High capacity for problem‑solving and self‑direction and the ability to work independently within time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Present innovative communications/media ideas.
• Create written content and take pictures for print publications, events, marketing collateral materials, and our blog, the ACD Justice Journal.
• Create written content, take pictures, and produce videos for ACD’s website and social media channels.
• Track earned news media clips (radio, online, print, television).
• Conduct issue and policy research on social, legal, racial and/or economic issues.
• Attend communications update meetings as needed.
• Support the mission of ACD and work with staff to support that mission through communications services.
• Any other duties as assigned to help the Communications team do its best work.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Content development

Social media content

Editing

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ArchCity Defenders is seeking a Communications Intern to join their team in Saint Louis. You will help produce quality copy for print, digital, and social platforms, conduct research on social justice issues, and develop innovative ideas that advance ACD’s mission.

You will work with attorneys and staff to create content, capture photos and videos, and expand the organization’s reach through media and marketing efforts. This role offers in-person collaboration at the office.