Internship - Communications - Spring 2027

Outright is currently seeking an intern to work with our Communications team. Communications interns will gain hands-on experience in non-profit communications work, including media relations, message development, publication and media outlet monitoring, media production, editing, and translation. Responsibilities will vary according to departmental needs but may include: monitoring news outlets; editing web communications, and reports; writing articles; generating content for Outright's website or social media channels and external sources; conducting research for digital media strategy and target audiences; social media-related activities; or planning events. Internship will ideally run from January through April, with flexibility. RESPONSIBILITIES - Distributing digital media for online marketing and social platforms - Supporting digital marketing, search engine optimization, planning and analysis - Researching key topics for press releases - Coordinating with the team to create graphics, blog posts, and more. - Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated academic and/or extracurricular interest in social justice, human rights, and/or LGBTIQ issues with strong writing abilities. QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in digital media for school or other newspaper in order to produce short articles on Outright issues with subject guidance, - Information synthesis and copy-editing skills - Research experience, as needed for opinion pieces, infographics, press releases - Interest in/familiarity with global media - Experience in graphic/web design and media making a plus - Experience in videography/photography a plus Individuals with a particular interest in non-profit communications as well as individuals with spoken or written proficiency in multiple languages are encouraged to apply.