Digital Media Summer Intern
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The American Institute of Architects
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The intern will support social media content creation, publishing, and performance monitoring to execute digital storytelling efforts. Responsibilities include capturing photo and video content, drafting posts, and assisting with media monitoring and social listening.
Job Description
About AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in the United States, representing more than 100,000 members across 270+ state and local components. AIA advocates at every level of government on issues central to the profession and the public: housing affordability, building codes and resilience, professional licensure, climate action, and procurement reform.
Position Summary
The Digital Media Intern supports social media content creation, publishing, and performance monitoring, helping execute digital storytelling and brand communication efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in content development, audience engagement, and social media strategy.
Areas of Opportunities
- Assist with capturing photo and video content at events and in-office
- Help draft and schedule social media posts across platforms
- Assist with media monitoring and social listening
- Help Track trends and support real-time engagement opportunities
- Provide general support to the digital and media relations teams
Qualifications
- Interest in social media, communications, or marketing
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Affinity for architecture and design
- Basic photography/video skills (mobile is fine)
- Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
- Organized, proactive, and collaborative
Learning Opportunities
- Hands-on experience managing brand social media channels
- Exposure to media relations and social listening tools
- Opportunities to build a professional content portfolio
- Insight into digital strategy within a national organization
Internship Details
This is an 8-week, full-time, hybrid paid Summer internship scheduled from June 15, 2026, through August 7, 2026. The selected candidate will be required to report to the AIA Global Campus 1–2 days per week, with the remaining work performed remotely. Onsite location- 1735 New York Avenue NW; Washington, DC 20006.
Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Internship Stipend
$5500 total stipend (paid over the course of the internship)
Application Instructions
Submit a resume and cover letter by May 13, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with next steps.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
