Paid Media Internship — Hybrid/Remote — Summer/Fall 2026

Rising Tide Interactive; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,400 - 29,055; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Training and mentoring opportunities

Laptop provided

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Washington, DC is looking for a Media Intern for our paid Summer/Fall Internship Program. This role involves media planning, digital ad platforms, and implementing media plans. The position allows for part-time to full-time work and offers a hybrid schedule with two days in-office and three days remotely. Interns will receive training and mentoring to enhance their skills. Salary is $17.95/hour with promotion opportunities to full-time positions based on mutual interest.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with media planning and digital ad platforms.
• Ability to assist in implementing digital media plans.
• Basic understanding of handling payments and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with media planning processes.
• Assist in implementing and tracking digital media plans.
• Help with department projects and attend webinars.

Skills

Media planning

Digital ad platforms

Ad trafficking

Technical support

Job description

Rising Tide Interactive is currently accepting Media Intern applications for our paid Summer/Fall Internship Program. Our interns will have the opportunity to join us in our work with Democratic campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Also: *every* internship comes with training and mentoring opportunities (this isn’t a gimmick; we want to help you learn!).

As a Media Intern you will:

• Become familiar with media planning and gain proficiency with digital ad platforms, including ad trafficking and technical support.
• Assist in implementing digital media plans, including learning the online advertising trafficking process and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Help track payments and invoices, and learn how to ensure digital campaigns run accurately.
• Assist with department projects, attend webinars and other one-time duties as assigned.

The important stuff:

• Paid internship? Yep! We pay $17.95/hour.
• You can work part-time (at least 20 hours/week) or full-time (up to 35 hours/week).
• Summer/fall internships typically run from May 18th to December 12th, but we’re flexible with start/end dates. Promotion opportunities are available for interns to become full-time permanent Associates based on mutual interest.
• Location: This position is based in our office in Washington, DC. This position will work a hybrid schedule, with two days a week in the office and three days remotely. Candidates must reside in a U.S. state in which the company is authorized to conduct business.
• We will provide a laptop.

Nuts & bolts:

• Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, April 24th and must include a cover letter and resume. Final selection decisions will be communicated by Friday, May 8th.

We are excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please email [e-mail] with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.