Summer 2026 Social Media Internship

About The Dispatch:

At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourse, The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective —we’re conservatives, classical liberals, libertarians—but we’re fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes, the Editor-in-Chief of The Weekly Standard, and Jonah Goldberg, editor at National Review, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap on the center‑right in the media ecosystem as captured in articles in Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and other publications.

Overview
The Dispatch is pleased to offer its 2026 social media internship program. This is a 10‑week opportunity beginning June 1 and ending August 7. This hands‑on internship is designed for aspiring social media professionals interested in audience growth, community engagement, and digital media within a growing news organization. The intern will work closely with the social media manager, reporters, and staff writers to support The Dispatch’s social media strategy across multiple platforms through audience development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily publishing across social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn

Support The Dispatch’s Reddit strategy and community engagement efforts through post distribution, subreddit research, and active participation

Identify, clip, edit, and publish compelling quotes and moments from Dispatch podcasts, videos, and editorial content across social platforms

Support execution‑heavy workflows tied to content creation and distribution

Monitor social media trends relevant to politics, news, and culture to help identify opportunities for audience growth and engagement

Assist with social media analytics and performance tracking

Support internal projects and operational workflows that contribute to expanding The Dispatch’s social media presence and reach

Skills & Qualifications

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master’s degree program. Graduates from May 2025 or later are also eligible

At least 1 year of non‑personal social media experience demonstrating the ability to grow a brand across multiple platforms

Strong understanding of social platform behaviors and content optimization across Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn

Ability to identify compelling quotes, clips, and headlines that perform well on social media

Basic proficiency with graphic design, video editing, or social media tools is a plus

Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with the ability to shift priorities when necessary

Compensation
Compensation is $17.95/hour for 30 hours/week. This is a paid internship unless the intern is receiving funding from another source, such as a foundation, fellowship, or their college.

Equal Opportunity Employment
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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