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Summer 2026 Social Media Internship

The Dispatch

Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

AboutThe Dispatch:

At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourseThe Dispatchstands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective were conservatives classical liberals libertariansbut were fiercely independent standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes the Editor-in-Chief ofThe Weekly Standard and Jonah Goldberg editor atNational ReviewThe Dispatchhas filled a valuable gap on the center-right in the media ecosystem as captured in articles inVanity FairThe Atlanticandother publications.

Overview

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 Dispatchs social media strategy across multiple platforms through audience development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily publishing across social media platforms including Instagram X Facebook Reddit YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn
Support The Dispatchs 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 Dispatchs social media presence and reach

Skills & Qualifications

Current enrollment in a related undergraduate or masters 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

$17.95 - $17.95 an hour

This is a paid internship unless the intern is receiving funding from another source such as a foundation fellowship or their college. Compensation is $17.95/hour for 30 hours/week.

Were committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. Were proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

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