Storytelling & Media Intern; Remote​/Hybrid

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 115 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity.

To learn more about our work, please visit our official website ugees.org.

USCRI’s Communications team, all based in Arlington, VA, supports USCRI’s mission by leading the organization’s strategic communications, email marketing, media engagement, and public education efforts. Through storytelling, media outreach, digital campaigns, and strategic messaging, the team works to shape public understanding, elevate refugee and immigrant voices, and drive lasting change locally, nationally, and globally. The Communications team works closely with programmatic, international, and policy and advocacy staff to achieve this mission.

This position can be fully in-person, designed as a hybrid internship with partial in-person work in Arlington, Virginia, or we also welcome applications from candidates seeking a fully virtual internship. Part-time and full-time options are available. This position does not entail providing or assisting with direct client services.

The USCRI Communications Intern will support the Communications team in advancing USCRI's online storytelling, media engagement, digital communications, and public education efforts. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, including developing content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and press materials; identifying and elevating compelling stories from USCRI's field offices and international programs; supporting media outreach and monitoring;

assisting with the creation of print and digital communications materials; and brainstorming new ways to engage audiences through multimedia storytelling and campaigns.

While the position is unpaid, USCRI and supervisor(s) will provide support if any intern pursues academic credit. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with positions filled as qualified candidates are identified. Opportunities are available for immediate start, and internships are offered year-round during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer academic terms.

• Assist Communications staff in developing and implementing digital, media, and storytelling initiatives that support USCRI’s mission.
• Draft and edit content for press releases, newsletters, social media, blog posts, and website updates.
• Support the creation of visual and multimedia content, such as graphics or videos, to accompany digital campaigns.
• Monitor news coverage and social media trends related to refugees, immigrants, and human rights.
• Interns will be supported by Communications staff in producing, at minimum, the following examples of written or digital work:
  • One short-form story, blog, or social media series highlighting a refugee, immigrant, or USCRI program;
  • One longer-form written or multimedia piece contributing to a campaign or publication.
• Participate in Communications team meetings and cross‑department collaborations, including with Policy & Advocacy and Program teams, on public education and advocacy strategies.
• Other job‑related duties may be assigned as agreed upon by the intern and supervisor(s).

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Experience or coursework in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a related field preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Experience with social media management, graphic design, photography, video editing, or other multimedia content creation tools is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively on new and evolving projects.
• Knowledge…