Social Media Intern

About Democratic National Committee

We’re hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?

Welcome to the DNC Social Media Internship Application! The DNC is accepting applications for our Spring 2027 Internship Program!

Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real life, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and prepare them for future political opportunities.

The program will run from January 11, 2027 - March 19, 2027 and will be conducted in an in-person, hybrid, or remote format. Interns who are based in the Washington D.C. area will have an opportunity to perform in-person work for the DNC at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters and DNC events. You must be located in the United States to apply for this internship.

The DNC Internship Program provides a stipend of $3,700. Housing is not provided. During the upcoming term, interns are expected to work 20 hours per week. 

The deadline for applications is November 27, 2026.

Department Summary:

The Social Media Team is a part of the Content and Creative Team at the DNC. Our goal is to post content on @TheDemocrats social media accounts that inspire and mobilize Democrats across the country. Our team also runs @FactPostNews, which is the DNC’s official suite of rapid-response accounts that seed clips and breaking news across the Democratic ecosystem.

Our team publishes content on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, and more.

Position Summary:

DNC Social Media interns will write copy, design graphics, and create digital-first content for official DNC channels. Interns will learn about effective social media strategy and digital rapid response from the experts on the DNC's social media team. The internship will provide hands-on design social media experience (and some politics experience). As a part of the Spring 2027 DNC intern class, the Social Media intern will occasionally participate in activities and DNC support with interns from other DNC teams.

Internship Responsibilities/Duties:

• Create content across social platforms for official DNC channels;
• Learn how to optimize content for performance;
• Learn project and time management skills;
• Learn new tools and techniques to speed up your workflow;
• Assist the Operations team by attending weekly phone shifts.

Skills:

• Experience with content creation tools like Figma, Canva, or the Adobe Creative Suite;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and occasional rapid response situations;
• Detailed-oriented, self-starter, and well-organized;
• Strong communication skills and enjoy talking to people with many different perspectives and work experiences;
• Passionate about using the internet to win elections.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution). It is highly recommended that applicants complete at least one full term prior to submitting an application.
• Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship.
• A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Commitment of 20 hours per week during the program
• Physically present in the United States to participate in this internship program

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• References
• Portfolio and Graphic Design Samples

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Due to the volume of applications, we cannot review additional materials sent outside of the application form. All applicants must fully complete the application to be considered. To ensure you have the most recent information, we encourage you to read our FAQ page before reaching out with questions. If you have a specific question, please email us at [email protected].

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.