Social Media & Texting Intern (Winter 2025)

As a Social Media & Texting intern at Middle Seat, you’ll learn the ins and outs of digital communications, fundraising, and mobilization. You’ll be responsible for assisting with text message production and quality assurance, taking the first stab at copywriting for social posts and texts, compiling social media reporting and monitoring through SproutSocial, creating short-form videos or graphics, completing administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as requested. 

This role is available either in person at our Washington, D.C office or remotely. This role is not part of the bargaining unit.

Requirements

This role is for you if:

• You’re excited by the idea of working for progressive clients doing great work on the ground
• You’re a strong writer with correct grammar and self-proofreading skills 
• You’re detail-oriented, organized, and are able to assist our team in ensuring top quality for final products
• You are constantly scrolling social media for new trends and enjoy consuming & creating content
• You’re technically adept and pick up new tools easily
• You follow your favorite candidates on social media and subscribe to their fundraising programs
• You are in your final year of an undergraduate program or are a recent graduate

It would be nice if you:

• Have a background in social media management and demonstrate an understanding of best practices for platforms like Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more
• Have experience in or exposure to digital fundraising
• Have worked on a political campaign, advocacy organization, or nonprofit
• Have experience with graphic design (from Canva to Adobe) and light video editing (in-app editing on TikTok or Instagram included!)