Global Communications & Journalism Intern

Title: Global Communications & Journalism Intern
Employment Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary: $18.40 per HOUR
Supervisor Title
Date Revised: February 2026
Summary Of Position
The Global Communications & Journalism Intern will help support Meridian’s initiatives by producing creative written and multimedia content optimized for engagement across social, digital and print platforms. The intern can expect to gain experience in content marketing and branding, social media campaigns, data analytics, graphic design, video and photo production, database management, event production, non-profit management, fundraising as well as business development.
This position is located in Washington D.C. and Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.
Requirements
Position Responsibilities :

Generate original content for the website, blog, monthly newsletter, email marketing and social media, among other editorial or marketing materials
Storyboard and edit short, compelling videos for distribution on social media and inclusion in newsletters and website
Curate news articles and stories relevant to Meridian’s mission to post on social media platforms and invite conversation and interaction with our online community
Support live coverage of events*, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X, photography, videography
Responsible for completing all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meeting all organizational administrative deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience

Be a current undergraduate or graduate student in the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism
Commit 16-20 hours per week to the fellowship
Or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, with knowledge of AP style
Excellent storyteller with the ability to curate, create, write, edit and publish compelling
multimedia content
Ability to identify stories and elements with viral potential, and analyze data to accelerate
digital audience engagement
production and editing, photography, familiarity with Canon products, copywriting and
editing, social media content presentation and delivery, Salesforce and Pardot, basic HTML preferred
A highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and
high attention to detail
A team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects and to work independently
Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world
Technical Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is necessary for this role
Working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically
Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, video
Experience with Canva, Zoom and Salesforce is helpful
Employer’s Statement
Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices of a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for over 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm to promote non-partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian.
As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, family responsibilities, marital, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be offered and maintained to all persons at every stage and condition of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Meridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including a full medical plan with no deductible, dental (including orthodontics), a retirement plan with a substantial employer contribution from day one, fully paid life, long- and short-term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits, and generous paid leave and holidays.
How To Apply
LIST REQUESTED APPLICATION MATERIAL IF APPLICABLE (note that Paylocity will automatically request a cover letter). Qualified candidates should apply here. Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.
Salary Description $18.40 per Hour