Social Media and Digital Engagement Internship

The Position

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks an energetic, creative and detail-oriented undergraduate intern for summer 2026 to work with, and learn from, our content/creative team on our social media, digital advocacy, and campaign work.  

This is a full-time, non-exempt paid position of 37.5 hours per week to start June 1, 2026, and end August 7, 2026. This work may be done remotely, hybrid, or in-person. Intern must be located in one of the following states while working during the summer: DC, MD, VA, NJ, PA, IL, NY, or CT.

The Organization 

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. 

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families. 

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight.

Duties and Responsibilities

The social media intern will:

• Draft engaging, strategic, and innovative content for NWLC and NWLC Action Fund’s social media channels that engages a broad and diverse audience, in collaboration with the social and larger Campaigns and Communications team
• Script, edit, and film videos for Reels, TikTok, and other platforms
• Schedule and post social media content to NWLC’s digital channels
• Assist with reporting and analysis of digital metrics, including competitor research
• Support with other miscellaneous digital team tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in journalism, communications, English, political science, creative writing, or a related field;
• Strong writing skills, including an ability to make complex topics accessible and easy to understand;
• Experience or interest in working on gender justice issues with an intersectional lens, in a research, advocacy, or policymaking environment;
• Demonstrated ability to be both self-directed and work collaboratively;
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative, along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
• An interest in social media and willingness to trend-spot and experiment

Key Relations 

The intern will report to the Senior Manager of Digital Engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

The intern will be paid an hourly rate of $17.95 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. If funding is available through the intern’s school, the payment contribution from NWLC will be adjusted accordingly.

Classification

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A resume;
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship;
• Writing samples, either of social media content you’ve created in the past or other pieces that discuss law, policy, or something related to gender justice, to showcase your voice and writing skill (not created with AI)

This position will be open for up to a month maximum until April 19, 2026 or until 250 applications have been received (whichever comes first). NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans. 

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.