Digital Media Intern | Near East Foundation (Paid, D.C./NY)
The Near East Foundation (NEF) is offering a paid Digital Media Internship for a creative and organized individual interested in making a difference at an international nonprofit. This position is remote but requires candidates to be based in New York or Washington, D.C., where NEF also has offices. Ultimately, this role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to receive college credit.
About NEF
The Near East Foundation has a mission to approach development differently. For that reason, it works alongside communities in the Middle East, Africa, and the Caucasus to empower people to cultivate new skills and access the resources needed to shape their own futures. NEF achieves its goals through community-led, people-powered action. Therefore, its work is grounded in local collaboration.
Digital Media Intern
About the Internship
As a Digital Media Intern, you will work with the Philanthropy team to support the organization’s online presence. In effect, this is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit communications and digital strategy. The internship requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate your academic commitments.
Key Responsibilities
A successful candidate will contribute to NEF’s digital strategy and execution. In particular, you will:
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Develop Digital Strategy: Create a digital content creation strategy and present these recommendations to the Philanthropy team. This will include developing a clear roadmap for online engagement.
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Content Creation & Management: Edit, proofread, and write copy for social media posts, marketing emails, and website articles. In addition, you will assist in organizing and distributing content to enhance NEF’s online presence.
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Asset Management: Log and organize NEF’s digital assets within its management system. Consequently, you will help to streamline internal workflows.
Qualifications
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Education: You must currently be a student at an accredited college or university, with a major or minor in communications, marketing, public affairs, or a similar field.
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Skills: You need to be a competent writer and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Moreover, you should be proactive and passionate about producing quality work.
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Values: Above all, you should share a belief in NEF’s mission and a desire to make an impact through digital media.
Compensation & Logistics for Digital Media Internship
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Hourly Rate: This is a paid internship. Undergraduates receive $18 per hour, while graduate students receive $20 per hour. College credit is also available.
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Work Schedule: You can commit to 10-15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule.
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Application Deadline: Finally, the application deadline is September 10, 2025. You must submit your materials to the Near East Foundation Career Page.
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FAQs for Digital Media Internship
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What are the location requirements?In short, the position is remote, but you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and reside in New York or the District of Columbia. In-person work is an option at NEF’s offices in Syracuse, NY, or Washington, D.C.
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How do I apply? You need to submit four documents: a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, the names and email addresses of two references, and two examples of your work (one article/story and one social media post).
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Will NEF contact me about my application? The Near East Foundation only contacts shortlisted candidates.
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Does NEF support CPT visas? Yes, NEF supports students with CPT visas.