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Title: Communications Intern
Organization: Equality Texas Foundation & Equality Texas Action
Reports to: Sr. Communications Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Hours and Compensation: Hours are based on selected candidate’s availability. Applicants should be able to commit to 10 hours a week from January 11 – May 31, 2027 and hold a predetermined schedule to be agreed upon during onboarding. Interns will be paid $16/hr.
Candidate MUST LIVE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS and be able to travel to our Austin office for onboarding.
THE POSITION:
Equality Texas is seeking a Communications Intern to work with the Communications Team. Reporting directly to the Sr. Communications Manager and working collaboratively with other colleagues across the organization, the Communications Intern will support the overall digital communications program including administration/organization, social media, email, web content, webinars, video editing, and basic graphic design.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizing files, tracking media engagement
- Drafting and copy-editing emails, blogs
- Creating social media, and web content
- Editing webinar videos, footage from press conferences and testimony
- Capturing content at events as needed
- Researching up-and-coming influencers, celebrities, etc.
CANDIDATE SKILL PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people in Texas
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Pursuing degree or higher with a focus in journalism, communications, public relations, public policy, marketing, or related field
- Strong writing and communications skills
- Experience working with social media including Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Innovative, imaginative, and able to turn ideas into reality
- Familiarity with Adobe Create Suite or similar software used to create print and digital images
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn about communications
Learning Objectives:
- Improve skills to develop mission-related social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) collateral such as video editing, images and photography
- Strengthen knowledge in nonprofit communications
- Learn copy editing skills
- Learn to how support various departments with photo and video filming, editing
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Equality Texas envisions a Texas where all LGBTQ+ people and their families have full equality in the hearts and minds of their fellow Texans and in all areas of the law. Headquartered in Austin, Equality Texas is dedicated to securing full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration. With tens of thousands of members across the state, Equality Texas is the state’s leading state-wide organizing and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ Texans.
Equality Texas is comprised of two nonprofit organizations:
Equality Texas Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides educational programming on LGBTQ+ issues and conducts campaigns to build public support for equal rights, and
Equality Texas Action, a 501(c)4 organization that conducts direct lobbying and advocacy efforts to advance pro-LGBTQ+ legislation and candidates and to defeat anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Each organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a cross-section of LGBTQ community, business, and philanthropic leaders and allies.
Equality Texas encourages people of all identities to apply. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your experience prepares you to assume the responsibilities and expectations of the Communications Intern role at Equality Texas by December 11, 2026. Interviews will be held in early January.
Title: Communications Intern
Organization: Equality Texas Foundation & Equality Texas Action
Reports to: Sr. Communications Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Hours and Compensation: Hours are based on selected candidate’s availability. Applicants should be able to commit to 10 hours a week from January 11 – May 31, 2027 and hold a predetermined schedule to be agreed upon during onboarding. Interns will be paid $16/hr.
Candidate MUST LIVE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS and be able to travel to our Austin office for onboarding.
THE POSITION:
Equality Texas is seeking a Communications Intern to work with the Communications Team. Reporting directly to the Sr. Communications Manager and working collaboratively with other colleagues across the organization, the Communications Intern will support the overall digital communications program including administration/organization, social media, email, web content, webinars, video editing, and basic graphic design.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizing files, tracking media engagement
- Drafting and copy-editing emails, blogs
- Creating social media, and web content
- Editing webinar videos, footage from press conferences and testimony
- Capturing content at events as needed
- Researching up-and-coming influencers, celebrities, etc.
CANDIDATE SKILL PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people in Texas
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Pursuing degree or higher with a focus in journalism, communications, public relations, public policy, marketing, or related field
- Strong writing and communications skills
- Experience working with social media including Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Innovative, imaginative, and able to turn ideas into reality
- Familiarity with Adobe Create Suite or similar software used to create print and digital images
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn about communications
Learning Objectives:
- Improve skills to develop mission-related social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) collateral such as video editing, images and photography
- Strengthen knowledge in nonprofit communications
- Learn copy editing skills
- Learn to how support various departments with photo and video filming, editing
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Equality Texas envisions a Texas where all LGBTQ+ people and their families have full equality in the hearts and minds of their fellow Texans and in all areas of the law. Headquartered in Austin, Equality Texas is dedicated to securing full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration. With tens of thousands of members across the state, Equality Texas is the state’s leading state-wide organizing and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ Texans.
Equality Texas is comprised of two nonprofit organizations:
Equality Texas Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides educational programming on LGBTQ+ issues and conducts campaigns to build public support for equal rights, and
Equality Texas Action, a 501(c)4 organization that conducts direct lobbying and advocacy efforts to advance pro-LGBTQ+ legislation and candidates and to defeat anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Each organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who represent a cross-section of LGBTQ community, business, and philanthropic leaders and allies.
Equality Texas encourages people of all identities to apply. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your experience prepares you to assume the responsibilities and expectations of the Communications Intern role at Equality Texas by December 11, 2026. Interviews will be held in early January.
Communications Internship Market
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Tips for Your Communications Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in media, public relations, and corporate communications open summer internship applications the preceding fall. If you wait until spring, the structured cohorts at those companies are often already filled. Smaller employers and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so checking listings consistently throughout the year catches both windows.
Build a portfolio before you start applying
Communications intern hiring teams want something to read, not just a list of classes. Put two or three complete samples together, published articles, press releases, social media campaign write-ups, or pitch decks, and host them somewhere linkable. Include the tools you used and the context for each piece so reviewers understand your process.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller communications cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and hedges against programs that recruit exclusively on campus.
Practice the actual interview format before you apply
Communications intern interviews typically involve a writing exercise, an editing task, or a situational question about how you'd handle a real scenario like a media inquiry or a messaging crisis. Practice your answers out loud and be ready to explain your editorial decisions, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you give.
Target structured internship programs built for new entrants
Many large media companies, agencies, and corporate communications teams run formal cohort programs designed to train people with little professional experience. These programs recruit early, fill their cohorts in the first application wave, and are more competitive than individual team postings. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first round of openings.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 29% of the communications internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying only to positions that fit your situation keeps your energy on the opportunities worth pursuing.
Communications Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a communications internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For communications candidates, that means a portfolio of published articles, press releases, social media campaigns, or writing samples that recruiters can actually read and assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a communications internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for communications interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and clarity on the return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Treat every project as a work sample, ask for feedback early, and understand the team's hiring plans without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for communications internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in media, corporate communications, and public relations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as roles open gives you the widest window.
Are communications internships paid?
Most professional communications internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare before you apply. Nonprofit and some government placements are more likely to be unpaid or stipend-based, so check the listing details.
What should a communications internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For communications candidates, that means a linked portfolio showing published articles, press releases, social media content, or campaign case studies, along with the tools you used. Add relevant coursework in journalism, public relations, or strategic communications, keep everything to one page, and put your portfolio link at the top.
Are there remote communications internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the communications internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and use the work-type filter to see them before they close.
Can international students get communications internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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