Intern, Social Media & Digital Strategy

fgsglobal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FGS Global is seeking an undergraduate student for its Winter/Spring 2027 internship in Washington, DC. The paid, part-time role offers hands-on experience across digital communications, social media, and technology, supporting client work and learning from seasoned professionals.

The position requires roughly 25 hours per week and in-office presence in DC. Responsibilities include monitoring news, social media research, content creation, and analytics reporting, with mentorship and exposure to

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student
• Eagerness to learn about digital strategy and client-facing industry
• Strong writer and editor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as our core social media platforms
• Interest in and enthusiasm for social media, digital communications, and/or public relations
• Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and manage multiple assignments and deadlines at once
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news, conduct research, create media lists, and aid multiple account teams to help clients with digital channel management, profile raising, crisis, issues management, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, etc.
• Conduct and analyze industry- and company-specific social media research
• Assist in building, managing, and reporting on performance for digital ad and/or email newsletter campaigns
• Work under the direction of an assigned mentor to devise recommendations and solutions for clients' digital channels
• Recognize and identify noteworthy patterns or changes in social media activity.
• Assist in planning, brainstorming, and executing social media tactics and strategies
• Create content for clients across owned social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and more.
• Perform social channel research audits and develop social media content calendars.
• Produce data-driven analytics reports related to social and digital channel performance.
• Write email newsletter copy, blog posts, and web content as necessary.
• Work with team members on related digital projects and tasks.

Skills

Strong writer and editor

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Undergraduate student

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Take initiative

Interpersonal skills

Interest in social media

Education

Current undergraduate student

Job description

About FGS Global

FGS Global (FGS) partners with the world's most influential leaders to move minds and markets. Working where business, government, and public opinion intersect, we advise CEOs, boards, and leadership teams at the most consequential moments. Our expertise spans strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management, and data-driven digital engagement. Across 31 global offices, our partners draw on the full depth of the firm so clients can operate with clarity, act with confidence, and lead with trust.

About the Program

Students interested in digital communications, social media, and technology are encouraged to apply for FGS Global's Winter/Spring 2027 internship program. This paid, part-time opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting client work, exposure to a variety of communications disciplines, and the chance to learn from experienced communications professionals.

The internship will begin in January 2027 and end that following May with an expectation of three full days of contribution (roughly 25 hours per week). This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office, and interns are expected to work in-office.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor news, conduct research, create media lists, and aid multiple account teams to help clients with digital channel management, profile raising, crisis, issues management, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, etc.
• Conduct and analyze industry- and company-specific social media research
• Assist in building, managing, and reporting on performance for digital ad and/or email newsletter campaigns
• Work under the direction of an assigned mentor to devise recommendations and solutions for clients' digital channels
• Recognize and identify noteworthy patterns or changes in social media activity.
• Assist in planning, brainstorming, and executing social media tactics and strategies
• Create content for clients across owned social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and more.
• Perform social channel research audits and develop social media content calendars.
• Produce data-driven analytics reports related to social and digital channel performance.
• Write email newsletter copy, blog posts, and web content as necessary.
• Work with team members on related digital projects and tasks.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student
• Eagerness to learn about digital strategy and our client-facing industry
• Strong writer and editor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as our core social media platforms
• Interest in and enthusiasm for social media, digital communications, and/or public relations
• Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and manage multiple assignments and deadlines at once
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

District of Columbia Salary Range $21 - $21 USD