Social Media & Communications Intern Spring 2026

Social Media / Communications Interns will learn how to implement print, broadcast, and social media strategies. Interns will learn how to draft media advisories and press releases and how to conduct press conferences. Interns will also, when viable, accompany STOP staff to interviews, respond to breaking news, and help develop STOP’s long-term media plan.  

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in (or recent graduation from) an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and major research databases.
• Clear passion for civil rights, privacy, or related technical fields.
• Preferred (not required): relevant coursework and/or prior communications or graphic design work.
• Preferred (not required): minimum availability of 10 hours a week.

To apply please provide a cover letter, CV, recent transcript and writing sample (combined as a single PDF) either through Handshake or by email to jobs [at] stopspying.org with the subject: “Social Media/Comms Intern”, as well as following this link to fill out our Community Survey.

S.T.O.P. is based out of New York City, and while our internships can function 100% remotely, staff and interns in NYC can take advantage of co-working meetups, advocacy and action events, as well as other in-person opportunities.

Currently, internship positions are unpaid and available for outside funding and college credit only. We are currently working towards a paid internship program for the future.