Summer Intern - Communications

’s Communications & Digital team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from June 15 to August 7, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with, or an interest in, communications, journalism, public policy, social justice, and human rights and one who demonstrates a keen interest in ADL’s mission to fight antisemitism and combat hate in all forms. Our Communications internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience with shaping ADL’s response to issues and breaking news;

producing readouts of ADL’s earned media footprint; learning from ADL professionals about the day-to-day operations of a communications shop for a major civil rights organization; and meeting with ADL professionals across departments, including National Affairs, International Affairs, Center on Antisemitism Research, Center on Technology and Society, and the Center on Extremism.

Application portals will close at 3 PM ET on March 10, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-April.

• Assisting the Communications & Digital team with press releases, statements, talking points, and social media copy
• Providing input in shaping ADL’s response to issues and breaking news
• Producing readouts and reports of ADL’s earned media footprint
• Attend and participate in the ADL Summer Internship Learning Program sessions, where you will get to have discussions with accomplished leaders and subject matter experts at ADL.

Requirements:

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for non-profit work
• Desire to start building career within nonprofit sector

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to equity, belonging, inclusion, and diversity values
• Collaborative team player
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative
• Results-oriented: a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work

Compensation and Hours

• This internship is paid $17.00/hr.
• The internship is 15 hours per week.

Location

• This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in New York City.

What will you do during this internship?

• You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions.
• You will have the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL.
• You will have practical, hands-on experience working alongside veteran communications professionals in a high-pressure and high-intensity environment.
• Collaborate with, meet and learn from ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all.”

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.    

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at .    

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws. 

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.