Communications Intern - Spring 2027
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Human Rights First seeks Communications Interns for Spring 2027 to support its communications department and learn how communications advances policy and advocacy work. Interns will help make complex subject matter accessible and engaging, with experience across media relations, digital content creation, writing, and video editing. The internship is unpaid, runs from January 29 to April 23, 2027, and requires 10–15 hours per week.
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Position: Communications Intern - Spring 2027 Location: New York or Remote
Job Id: 952
of Openings: 2
Communications Intern - Spring 2027
The Human Rights First communications department is seeking interns to join our team. The Communications Intern(s) will have the opportunity to learn about the breadth of Human Rights First’s policy and advocacy work, and how the communications department supports this work through branding, public relations, and communications strategy.
The intern will have diverse responsibilities across the department with opportunities to work in media relations, digital content creation, writing, and video editing. This internship is a great opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to gain hands-on experience with a fast-paced communications team.
How will you make a difference in the Human Rights space through this internship?
By learning how to distill and communicate complex subject matter into accessible and engaging materials, the communications interns will help us work to reach people on an emotional level, highlighting shared values and encouraging the support of human rights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and track press mentions and relevant media coverage.
- Compile and update contact lists of journalists and media targets.
- Develop creative digital and social media content, including considerable digital design.
- Post, monitor, and report on digital platforms, including social media and website.
- Prepare written materials, including blogs, email communications, and messaging documents.
- Conduct research for various communications projects.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues
- Demonstrated interest in the communications field
- Excellent multitasking capabilities and attention to detail
- Strong writing and digital design skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups in a remote environment
- Experience in social media, web editing, and/or press strategy preferred
- Area of study in communications, journalism, international relations, public policy, or a related field, preferred
Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program. Compensation: Unpaid Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026 Start Date: January 29, 2027 End Date: April 23, 2027
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/week
Application Instructions: Resume, cover letter, and writing sample of 1-2 pages, a social media post, and/or graphic design not necessary but encouraged.
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
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Set against the 1,933 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$112–166K/yr970 salary ranges
- US median$22–38/hr356 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,933 open Communications jobs across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 815 of the 1,933 open Communications jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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