ACLU Kentucky
Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Communications and Marketing
Remote/Hybrid- NY +1 · Remote · Internship · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Remote/Hybrid- NY
New York, New York, United States - Experience
- At least one semester (or equivalent) of internship or work experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.
- Education
- Completion of at least the first year of an undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and/or experience is accepted for student eligibility.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. Stipend is available for students lawfully authorized to work.
About the job
Supports ACLU communications and marketing by developing messaging, promoting civil liberties work to the media, and creating written and digital content.
What you'll do
- Draft press releases, talking points, social media posts, blogs, digital content, and media advisories.
- Research media contacts and pitch ACLU campaigns and projects to news outlets.
- Monitor news coverage and trends and research communications plans.
What they ask for
- Currently matriculated undergraduate student or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; must be based in the U.S. throughout the internship.
- Completed 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 of internship or work experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Nice to have
- Experience drafting press releases, blogs, social media posts, or other digital content.
- Familiarity with Associated Press style or media relations software such as Cision or Meltwater.
Pay
$20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience (stipend)
Tools
Cision, Meltwater
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