The media and communications strategy intern will work on a wide array of civil liberties and civil rights issues, including, but not limited to advocacy and litigation around free speech, immigrants' rights, national security, privacy and technology, reproductive rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. The intern will contribute to creating and expanding message narratives and will use strategic communications to help bring attention to ACLU cases and advocate for policies we care about. Interns will get experience on social media, media relations, storytelling, and more.

Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the communications department, including writing internal and external-facing materials such as press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories

Build media expertise by researching and building lists of key reporters, editors, producers, and bookers from a wide array of national and local publications

Help increase coverage of ACLU issues and messages by crafting and sending pitches to news media on ACLU campaigns and projects

Monitor news and media trends, including tracking press clips

Engage in research projects that can help inform multi-faceted communications plans, which include goals, audiences, messaging, and media relations strategies

What You’ll Bring:

Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field

At least one semester (or equivalent) internship or work experience in the following areas: journalism, public relations, communications

Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content strongly preferred

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Avid news reader; familiarity with news media and online platforms, as well as the latest trends in media

Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Communications and Marketing

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Preferred

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