Digital & Social Media Fall 2026 Internship

Digital & Social Media Fall 2026 Internship
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that threaten democracy.

At FDD, interns will participate in a twice-monthly speaker series and work closely with senior staff. Interns are eligible for a stipend and must complete specific government documentation before stipend is paid.

Digital & Social Media Internship

The Digital Team seeks a full-time or part-time intern to support social media content creation and digital communications. The ideal candidate is creative, detail‑oriented, and excited about translating policy research into compelling online content.

Responsibilities

Draft social media captions, clip and edit short‑form videos, build and publish carousels and graphics, and support day‑to‑day management of FDD’s social media channels. Proficiency with Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube content formats is strongly preferred. Basic skills in tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Premiere are preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Relevant coursework in Digital Design, Marketing, Branding, International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Commitment to a minimum of 22 hours per week, remote or in‑office.

Eligibility to work in the United States.

Resume/CV.

Cover letter addressing FDD projects and issue areas that resonate, availability for the semester, and where internship was found.

Examples of previous graphic design or social media work.

All applicants must submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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