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Social Media Intern

CompanyCommon Cause
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and publish social media content, support digital advocacy campaigns, and engage with online audiences to advance the pro-democracy mission. Responsibilities also include assisting with research, content development, member outreach, and digital storytelling projects.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process.
About the Role

This part-time internship is a remote role and will be up to 25 hours per week. You will report to the Communications Director.   

Common Cause is seeking a Social Media Intern to join our Communications team supporting work related to voting and elections, redistricting, and democracy reform. In this role, you will help develop and publish social media content, support digital advocacy campaigns, engage with online audiences, and assist with research and content development that advances our pro-democracy mission. The intern may also contribute to member outreach, digital storytelling, and communications projects that help translate policy and advocacy work into accessible content for the public. 

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Skills you will build and work you will be involved in:
  • Craft and send impactful social media content that mobilize our base of supporters 
  • Social media content creation including video editing, production, writing scripts, content, etc. 


Qualifications:

You will be a good fit for this internship if you have:  

  • A passion for learning about elections, organizing, and the legislative process  
  • A desire and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner   
  • A willingness to build your organizational skills and attention to detail  
  • A willingness to build your writing and listening skills  
  • A willingness to learn new skills 


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$17.50 - $17.50 an hour
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Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country. 

 

 

Key Skills
Social Media Content CreationVideo EditingProductionScript WritingDigital Advocacy CampaignsAudience EngagementResearchContent DevelopmentMember OutreachDigital StorytellingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailWritingListening
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