Communications Intern
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Miami, FL, United States
Knight Foundation is seeking a Communications Intern to join the foundation for Summer 2026. This paid internship offers a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that advances Knight Foundation’s mission.
In this role, the Communications Intern will support the cross‑programmatic team responsible for relaunching one of the foundation’s signature initiatives. The intern will contribute to grantmaking workflows, project management and public‑facing communications tied to the initiative.
About Knight Foundation Knight Foundation supports a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Our approach is inclusive and nonpartisan. We value freedom of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility–adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities.
About the Internship Program Knight Foundation internships are for 10 weeks, running from early June through mid‑August.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Eligibility: Open to local and non‑local students with the legal right to work in the United States.
Relocation: Interns are responsible for their own travel and housing costs.
Designed as a reciprocal learning experience, Knight Foundation internships provide students with real responsibility, professional development and exposure to the field of philanthropy, while enabling teams to move important projects forward. Interns gain practical skills, confidence and professional networks through project work and organization‑wide programming.
What You’ll Do Working closely with a cross‑functional team, the intern will support both operational and communications aspects of the initiative. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting project management and tracking deliverables during the application review process
Using Monday.com to assist with workflow and task management
Assisting with grantmaking workflows and internal coordination
Supporting planning and execution of the public announcement and finalists’ launch
Contributing to social media and public‑facing content planning, depending on skills and interests
Assisting with media and communications efforts tied to the Challenge
What You’ll Produce By the end of the internship, the intern will have contributed to:
Execution of the initiative’s public announcement and launch plan
Project management and workflow support materials
Draft content or planning materials supporting social and media outreach
What You’ll Learn By the end of the summer, the intern will gain experience in:
Challenge‑based grantmaking and large‑scale philanthropic initiatives
Nonprofit project management and cross‑team collaboration
Public‑facing communications and launch planning
How high‑visibility foundation initiatives are coordinated and executed
The intern will have significant exposure to cross‑programmatic meetings and planning discussions and will work closely with colleagues across the foundation.
Who Should Apply We welcome applicants who are interested in communications, project management and public‑facing nonprofit work.
Preferred qualifications include: Undergraduate student
Academic or professional interest in communications
Experience or interest in project management, PR or media
Experience or interest in social media and content creation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
This is an in‑office position located in Miami, Florida
For more on Knight Foundation, visitkf.org
Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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In this role, the Communications Intern will support the cross‑programmatic team responsible for relaunching one of the foundation’s signature initiatives. The intern will contribute to grantmaking workflows, project management and public‑facing communications tied to the initiative.
About Knight Foundation Knight Foundation supports a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Our approach is inclusive and nonpartisan. We value freedom of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility–adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities.
About the Internship Program Knight Foundation internships are for 10 weeks, running from early June through mid‑August.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Eligibility: Open to local and non‑local students with the legal right to work in the United States.
Relocation: Interns are responsible for their own travel and housing costs.
Designed as a reciprocal learning experience, Knight Foundation internships provide students with real responsibility, professional development and exposure to the field of philanthropy, while enabling teams to move important projects forward. Interns gain practical skills, confidence and professional networks through project work and organization‑wide programming.
What You’ll Do Working closely with a cross‑functional team, the intern will support both operational and communications aspects of the initiative. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting project management and tracking deliverables during the application review process
Using Monday.com to assist with workflow and task management
Assisting with grantmaking workflows and internal coordination
Supporting planning and execution of the public announcement and finalists’ launch
Contributing to social media and public‑facing content planning, depending on skills and interests
Assisting with media and communications efforts tied to the Challenge
What You’ll Produce By the end of the internship, the intern will have contributed to:
Execution of the initiative’s public announcement and launch plan
Project management and workflow support materials
Draft content or planning materials supporting social and media outreach
What You’ll Learn By the end of the summer, the intern will gain experience in:
Challenge‑based grantmaking and large‑scale philanthropic initiatives
Nonprofit project management and cross‑team collaboration
Public‑facing communications and launch planning
How high‑visibility foundation initiatives are coordinated and executed
The intern will have significant exposure to cross‑programmatic meetings and planning discussions and will work closely with colleagues across the foundation.
Who Should Apply We welcome applicants who are interested in communications, project management and public‑facing nonprofit work.
Preferred qualifications include: Undergraduate student
Academic or professional interest in communications
Experience or interest in project management, PR or media
Experience or interest in social media and content creation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
This is an in‑office position located in Miami, Florida
For more on Knight Foundation, visitkf.org
Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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