Spring 2026 Social Media & Communications Internship

National Center for Health Research • Part-time • Washington, DC, US • 2w ago

Applications are now open for a Spring 2026 Social Media & Communications Internship position at the National Center for Health Research in Washington, DC! The internship will begin in January. If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter describing your interests and the weeks and hours per week that you are available during the spring semester to info@center4research.org

This paid internship is open to graduate students and recent graduates who can commit to at least 20 hours per week for at least 12 weeks. The internship stipend is $500/month, with the possibility of advancement. Please note: You must be available to work in person at least 2 days per week (likely Tuesday and Thursday) in our DC office to be considered.

Through this opportunity, you’ll gain first-hand experience with key health issues and develop practical skills in communicating health information through social media and web content. Our interns become part of our team by working on various projects such as:

Drafting and scheduling social media posts across multiple platforms
Tracking social media analytics and identifying opportunities to improve reach and engagement
Supporting digital campaigns and communications strategies related to the organization’s work
Collaborating with staff to develop messaging materials and contribute to organizational communications priorities

Only candidates with excellent writing skills and a solid background in social media will be considered. Interest and experience with health issues and health policies is preferred. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@center4research.org. Please visit our website at www.center4research.org and social media platforms before applying. Your cover letter should describe how the position and our work fit with your goals and interests.

The National Center for Health Research is a non-profit think tank that makes a difference in the lives of millions of adults and children by 1) connecting with policy makers and decision makers on a national level to change public policies, 2) working closely with the national and international media to get our message out to the public, and 3) working with independent researchers from around the country to bring fair, unbiased and non-corporate-funded information to the public about timely medical, public health, and health policy issues such as the safety and affordability of medical products and treatments, improving public health, and so much more.

No calls, please.