Remote Digital Communications Intern: Social Media & Video

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote option

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund is seeking a Digital Communications Intern in Washington, DC with a hybrid option and US remote eligibility. The role focuses on crafting social media messaging, video and graphic content, and monitoring digital channels to amplify EDF Action’s priority issues.

You’ll work with the Senior Digital Communications Specialist and gain hands-on experience across campaigns. You will develop a portfolio of communications materials, collaborate with teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Interest in public policy, strategic communications, environmental and energy issues, and/or digital media.
• Experience in scheduling and creating communications collateral.
• Canva and/or Adobe Illustrator experience.
• Basic video production, social media management, and trend reporting or media monitoring.
• Digital organizing experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Politics and Advocacy Communications team to craft social media messaging around key issue areas, with emphasis on rapid response.
• Research Slack communities and Discord channels aligned with EDF Action’s mission for outreach opportunities.
• Support collaboration with Congressional offices on communications campaigns.
• Contribute to static and video social media posts and captions for EDF Action’s platforms.
• Help advance EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals with inclusive, diverse collaboration.

Skills

Public policy interest

Digital media

Social media management

Video editing basics

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Public policy coursework

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

CapCut

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund is seeking a Digital Communications Intern in Washington, DC with a hybrid option and US remote eligibility. The role focuses on crafting social media messaging, video and graphic content, and monitoring digital channels to amplify EDF Action’s priority issues.

You’ll work with the Senior Digital Communications Specialist and gain hands-on experience across campaigns. You will develop a portfolio of communications materials, collaborate with teams, and contribute to