Communications Intern

Communications Intern

REPORTS TO: Communications Director

HOURS: 15-20 hours per week, at $17.50/hour

DATES: 6 months (January through mid-July, or February through July/August)

LOCATION: Hybrid Position (part-time in office in Washington, DC to align with SWHR’s hybrid work schedule; part-time remote work). Candidates should be based in the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia).

POSITION SUMMARY

The communications intern will support efforts across SWHR’s science, policy, and communications departments to support SWHR’s mission to promote research on biological sex differences in disease and improve women’s health through its science, policy, and education work as well as to increase the impact and influence of SWHR’s work.

The intern can expect to support the drafting and implementation of communications materials to promote SWHR’s events and resources; conduct outreach to peer organizations about SWHR materials; draft content for SWHR social media channels; assist with the creation, drafting, and execution of all manner of graphic elements (e.g., toolkits and guides, fact sheets, social media assets, infographics, video clips, slide decks) related to SWHR’s programs and events; write blog posts; monitor media channels; and compile regular news coverage roundups.

This position will begin in January or February 2026 and run through July or August 2026, for a six-month period.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop communications products, such as blog posts, fact sheets, etc.

Draft messages and create promotional graphics for SWHR social media channels, including X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Support the design and creation of a wide range of SWHR resources and materials, which may include, but is not limited to, toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and infographics

Differentiate graphics for optimization across social channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and communication channels (email, website, printed posters)

Create video clips (mainly for social media) from event recordings

Monitor traditional media and social media for relevant news about SWHR and its scientific and legislative priorities

Assist in development of email blasts about SWHR events and news and conduct outreach to partner organizations

Work with other SWHR staff to ensure unified communications on behalf of the organization

Complete other communications, policy, and administrative activities, as assigned

Represent SWHR’s mission to improve upon the lack of women’s health research through supporting advancements in public policy, health care interventions, and gaps in research

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate or graduate student (who has completed their sophomore year) working toward a degree in communications, public relations, or another relevant subject

Excellent oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail

Experience with social media platforms and management

Highly organized with prioritization skills, with the ability to track tasks & multitask

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with digital design platforms including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva is strongly desired

Familiarity with video editing (on Canva/QuickTime) is a plus

Experience with digital management tools including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams

Familiarity with WordPress website platform is a plus

Experience working at a creative agency is desirable, but not required

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, indicating your interest in women’s health and communications, a resume, and a writing sample to communications@swhr.org. Please use the following format for the file name and email subject line: “Last Name_Communications Intern.” You will be contacted only if you have been selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.