Communications Internship

Careers & Internships Communications Intern Location: Arizona, Phoenix or Tucson preferred Department: Communications Deadline date: May 26, 2026 The ACLU of Arizona works to advance equity and dismantle systemic injustice through legal action, policy advocacy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans. The ACLU of Arizona invites applications for a 3-month Communications Internship from July to September. Internship Overview A communications internship at the ACLU of Arizona provides students and recent graduates with an opportunity to actively work on multimedia and public relations-related projects on a wide variety of civil liberties issues, including immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, First Amendment rights, voting rights, reproductive freedom, and criminal justice reform. The communications intern will be supervised by the ACLU of Arizona Communications team. A commitment of approximately 10 weeks is requested, although the specific length and terms of the internship will be negotiated when an offer is made. This internship is paid at a rate of $18 per hour. Work will be approximately 12 hours per week. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with seasonal cut-off dates below: Summer internship application deadline: May 25, 2026 Location: Arizona, Phoenix or Tucson preferred with virtual or hybrid options available Approximate start date: June 29, 2026 Roles & Responsibilities Researching Arizona’s traditional and new media landscape as it relates to issue priorities Tracking current events pertinent to the organization’s agenda Tracking media coverage of ACLU issues and initiatives Contributing to the production of social media, including short form writing, graphics, and video Updating the ACLU of Arizona’s website Assisting with communications campaigns, public education initiatives, and other projects by conducting research, drafting outlines, building lists, and supporting the distribution of materials Performing other duties integral to the ACLU of Arizona’s mission Internship Outcomes The Communications Intern Will Walk Away With Practical Experience That Can Be Applied Towards a Future Career In Communications And Advocacy, And Gain Exposure To Policy, Legal, And Organizing Programs. Along With Other Day-to-day Tasks, The Communications Intern Will Gain Practice In Producing a Variety Of Public-facing Material From Start To Completion, Such As: Social media assets that turn complex information into simple, digestible graphic carousels. Storyboarding, scriptwriting, and recording video content, Drafting a blog post independently or in collaboration with program staff, Preparing public education information for printed formats, and Other completed deliverables based on the intern’s skills, interests, and career goals. Experience & Qualifications College students studying graphic design, digital media, marketing, journalism, communications, mass media, or advertising, or recent graduates of related programs are encouraged to apply. Excellent research, writing and communications skills. Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills. Applicants must be computer savvy, preferably having a familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, video editing, and website content management systems. Demonstration of news gathering and show an aptitude for visual and written storytelling. Enthusiastic, creative, and has the ability to work independently. An interest in political science, civic engagement, communication and media relations, nonprofit advocacy, and current events. Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, social justice, and to the mission of the ACLU of Arizona. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact:View email address on click.appcast.io. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. With ACLU affiliate offices in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, the ACLU fights tirelessly in the courts, legislatures, and through community engagement to ensure that all individuals’ rights are protected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona Civil Liberties Union