The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We're passionate about making changes on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy.
We are seeking a TikTok and Communications Intern to join our energetic communications team to elevate the issues of health care, reproductive rights, and fairness in the workplace. We are looking for a "chronically online" digital native who feels comfortable in front of a camera as well as comfortable interviewing others, and keeps a finger on the pulse of rapidly changing social trends. The internship runs from September to December and operates in a hybrid in-person office environment in Washington, DC. In this role, you will acquire a broad background in communications strategy, hone technology skills, and participate in special projects with program staff. This is a great opportunity for students interested in a career in communications and/or digital media.
As a TikTok and Communications Intern, you will:
- Create short-form video content and graphics for TikTok and Instagram to amplify our work and grow our social following
- Research and maintain awareness of new media trends
- Assist with reporter outreach and building media lists
- Assist with compiling and organizing press clips and media mentions
- Attend internal and external meetings including press events
- Analyze content for current and potential social media opportunities
- Assist with other comms department tasks when needed and depending on capacity
Qualifications- Interest or prior experience in communications and/or digital media
- Experience with conceptualizing, pitching, shooting, and editing short-form video for TikTok
- Strong understand of Tik-Tok trends, algorithms and what makes videos viral or well received
- Ability to approach creative challenges with curiosity and imagination
- Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks for different projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with social media, and digital press tools; HTML, press release distribution systems, and Photoshop are a plus but not required
- A commitment to the Partnership's mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women
Compensation$17.95 per hour through June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026 compensation will increase to $18.40 per hour.
Employment and Workplace Details The internship runs from September to December. Start and end dates are flexible and will be set in advance of the interns first day. This internship is designed to be part-time (15-25 hours per week) or full-time (26-37.50 hours per week) from September to December (start and end dates are flexible).We recognize that some students may have academic commitments. In those cases, a reduced schedule may be considered, but interns must still be able to commit to a consistent pre-set weekly schedule during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This role requires sustained work blocks and is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability. This is a Washington, D.C. based internship. Candidates must be located in the DC/DMV area during their internship and able to reasonably commute to our Washington, D.C. Office for required in-person days. While this role does not require regular daily onsite presence, full-time interns are required to work from the DC office at least four (4) times per month and part-time interns two (2) times per month. These in-office days will be scheduled in advance. This internship is not fully remote. Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely. If you don't have access to your own computer, please email internships@nationalpartnership.org to arrange for alternative arrangements.
Office and Team CultureThe National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see the "know your rights" resources published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and D.C. Office of Human Rights for more information.
If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email accommodations@nationalpartnership.org
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this internship. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
How to apply: Submit your application, resume, and cover letter by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Current Summer interns can apply for Fall 2026 internship opportunities. All applicants will be evaluated through the applicable selection process based on relevant qualifications and departmental needs.
