Summer 2026 Social Media Internship
Quick Summary
About The Dispatch: At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourse, The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members.
The Dispatch is pleased to offer its 2026 social media internship program. This is a 10-week opportunity beginning June 1 and ending August 7. This hands-on internship is designed for aspiring social media professionals interested in audience growth, community engagement, and digital media within a growing news organization. The intern will work closely with the social media manager, reporters, and staff writers to support The Dispatch’s social media strategy across multiple platforms through audience development initiatives.
Assist with daily publishing across social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
Support The Dispatch’s Reddit strategy and community engagement efforts through post distribution, subreddit research, and active participation
Identify, clip, edit, and publish compelling quotes and moments from Dispatch podcasts, videos, and editorial content across social platforms
Support execution-heavy workflows tied to content creation and distribution
Monitor social media trends relevant to politics, news, and culture to help identify opportunities for audience growth and engagement
Assist with social media analytics and performance tracking
Support internal projects and operational workflows that contribute to expanding The Dispatch’s social media presence and reach
Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or master’s degree program. Graduates from May 2025 or later are also eligible
At least 1 year of non-personal social media experience demonstrating the ability to grow a brand across multiple platforms
Strong understanding of social platform behaviors and content optimization across Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
Ability to identify compelling quotes, clips, and headlines that perform well on social media
Basic proficiency with graphic design, video editing, or social media tools is a plus
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with the ability to shift priorities when necessary
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
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- May 14, 2026
- Last seen
- May 14, 2026
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