Summer Intern, Communications & Campaigns: Social Media

Overview 

Emerson Collective is a company that invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose and a sense of possibility, working to create a world of abundance for future generations. 

As with the whole of Emerson Collective, what matters most is that we work with people who are not only the very best at what they do, but also the kindest.

Emerson Collective Internship Program

Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places college-aged students in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our affiliate partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, and Chicago CRED.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of three positions. Any additional applications will not be considered.

The Opportunity

The Communications & Campaigns team works across the Collective to set the tone and communicate organizational priorities to ensure internal teams learn and grow together and external audiences understand our values, skills, and expertise. Together, we make progress on the issues we care about most deeply. We design and execute integrated, strategic communications campaigns to move the needle on climate, immigration, education, health equity, and gun violence reduction. Using a variety of tools like arts and culture, events, data and research, owned and earned media, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement, our communications activities are unique and bespoke. 

We seek a Social Media intern to help our team. The social media intern will support the Communications & Campaigns team in conceptualizing, drafting, and creating engaging content for platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Candidates must possess an eye for detail, energy to learn and grow in a fun environment, excellent written and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ideate and develop social media content to amplify the work of Emerson Collective and portfolio partners. 
• Edit social media graphics and videos using tools including Canva and CapCut.
• Work with teams across the Collective on social media content highlighting both the summer interns and internship program.
• Support management and upkeep of a company-wide editorial calendar, tracking internal and external engagement opportunities.
• Conduct research on emerging social media platforms, trends, and successful peer campaigns.
• Analyze engagement data and metrics to help refine EC’s social media strategy and expand audience reach.

• Preference for undergraduate rising junior or senior in college pursuing a career in social media, marketing, digital communications, or a related field. 
• Experience with basic graphic design and video editing. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality as interns may encounter sensitive information.
• A proven background in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
• Strong intuition and incredibly perceptive.
• Operate with care, kindness, and a spirit of generosity.
• Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen.

Location 

Emerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is located in Washington, DC, and is onsite 40 hours/week between June 9th and August 1st, 2025.

Key Dates

November 18 - January 10: Internship applications accepted, and interviews commence on a rolling basis. Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.

January 10 - March 7: Interviews continue, and offers are extended.

June 9: Internship program begins.

August 1: Internship program concludes.

Compensation

All EC Interns are paid $25/hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 9th to August 1st (eight weeks). Interns may also receive travel and housing allowances as needed.

This position requires being up to date on COVID vaccination consistent with current CDC guidelines, subject to documented religious and/or medical exemptions.

Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.