Social Media and Content Intern

<p>Part-time (Up to 20 hours/week) •&nbsp; Competitive Pay • Work from Anywhere in the Contiguous U.S.&nbsp;</p> <p>Duration: 3-month internship, with potential extension based on team needs and mutual interest</p> <p>Application deadline: February 9th, 2026</p> <p>MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. We wield independent political power by bringing millions together to take action to create a country with a place of honor and dignity for everyone—where all are welcome, we take care of one another, and where everyone is set up to thrive.</p> <p>For more than a generation, MoveOn has been a bulwark against the radical right and has channeled millions of voices to end wars, protect democracy, and advance justice for all. We've built political power for progressive change through mobilizing the left to Democrats so that we can advance our vision of an America for all.</p> <p>MoveOn is the largest multi-issue digital first political campaigning organization in the country. We drive rapid-response campaigns at scale on a multitude of key issues at high-impact moments while building sustainable campaigns that resonate and grow over time. Whether its democracy, health care, foreign policy, economic justice, immigration or otherwise, MoveOn provides our members with timely ways to take action for change.</p> <p><strong>The Social Media and Content Team</strong> at MoveOn strives to create lasting impact, connection, community, and growth through strong narrative and intentional digital tactics and strategies across our social media channels. Our team collaborates on a daily basis with campaigners, organizers, movement leaders, and ally organizations on digital communications efforts that promote and leverage our millions of members’ collective ability to create change through their voices and actions.</p> <p>As a <strong>MoveOn Communications Intern</strong>, you’ll never get anyone coffee. We are a small and nimble team, so everyone’s work is vital, and the work that you do will be an important part of how we elevate MoveOn members’ voices, communicate around our core campaigns, and influence the national political narrative.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Content Production Support</p> <ul> <li>Assist in producing short-form and long-form social video content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and other key channels</li> <li>Support basic video editing and formatting (ex: trimming clips, adding captions, resizing content for different platforms)</li> <li>Help source video and images, screenshots, and visual references for posts and videos</li> <li>Support creation of simple graphics or visual elements as needed</li> </ul> <p>Social Media Writing, Posting, &amp; Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Draft and edit social captions and copy that match MoveOn’s voice, tone, and messaging priorities</li> <li>Help curate content ideas, trends, and relevant movement moments for daily posting</li> <li>Support scheduling and publishing content across social platforms</li> <li>Coordinate with teammates and vendors to ensure content is reviewed, approved, and delivered on time</li> </ul> <p>Monitoring &amp; Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Help monitor, compile, and track basic performance metrics for posts and campaigns</li> <li>Assist with reporting insights on what content is working and why</li> <li>Support tracking of social media hits and press clips mentioning MoveOn and/or featuring MoveOn spokespeople</li> <li>Help with research and fact-checking to support accurate, high-integrity content</li> </ul> <p><strong>A successful candidate will …</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for someone who is excited to learn, eager to contribute, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p>You might be a great fit if you have:</p> <ul> <li>Interest in social media, digital publishing, content strategy, and/or digital marketing</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in activism, advocacy, organizing, or politics</li> <li>Some experience (formal or informal) creating content for social media, especially video-first platforms</li> <li>Strong writing skills, including solid grammar, punctuation, and clarity</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and comfort juggling multiple tasks</li> <li>Basic comfort with video and graphic editing tools (or excitement to learn them), including Capcut, Canva, Photoshop, Premiere, and others.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong research instincts and willingness to fact-check quickly</li> <li>Awareness of online trends and culture</li> <li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style</li> <li>Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and stay proactive</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reports to: </strong>&nbsp;Sr. Director of Social Media and Content</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Position may be based anywhere in the continental United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Classification, Salary, and Benefits:</strong> Part-time (up to 15 hours per week), $25 per hour, and $175 monthly toward the cost of cell phone, internet, and office expenses; home office subsidy also provided.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>MoveOn.org Civic Action and MoveOn.org Political Action provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.</em></p>