The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented communications intern to support its communications team for Summer 2026. The role is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in digital media and content creation.
Our ideal candidate works well in a small team, follows direction carefully and completes projects independently from start to finish. The intern should be proactive, resourceful and eager to learn new skills while taking ownership of their work.
The intern will provide creative, logistical and organization support to the communications team. This internship offers hands-on experience contributing to projects that enhance engagement through social media and digital communications, support event coverage and assist in preserving, organizing and improving access to digital collections.
The role will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. This is a paid internship compensated at the District of Columbia minimum wage.
The position is based in TFAS’s Washington, D.C., office.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend TFAS student programs and supporter events to capture photos, videos and real-time content for digital channels, including Capitol Hill events, the Scholarship Awards Dinner, lectures and site visits throughout Washington, D.C.
- Support content creation across platforms, including brainstorming and developing new ways to showcase archival material
- Write event-based stories and recaps by gathering key highlights, interviewing participants and translating experiences into compelling written content for public and donor audiences
- Assist in digitizing historic materials, including scanning and converting photos and videos into accessible digital formats
- Transcribe video and podcast content to support accessibility, archiving and content repurposing
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify sources and clearly integrate information
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and follow tasks through to completion
- Interest in learning new tools, technologies and digital platforms
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Experience using WordPress or other content management systems
- Experience with social media platforms
- Basic understanding of or experience using graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
How to Apply
Candidates should submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications should be submitted to comms@TFAS.org.
While we appreciate all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.