Intern, Digital Properties and Innovation - Digital Media (Fall 2026)

The SPLC is seeking a Digital Properties and Innovation intern to join our Digital Media team! The Southern Poverty Law Center is looking for a Digital Properties and Innovation Intern to support our digital presence across social media, web platforms, and analytics. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting strategic digital campaigns that advance the SPLC’s mission and engage audiences across multiple channels. This role will assist with content creation and publishing, performance tracking, and website support, helping ensure our digital communications are effective, accessible, and mission-aligned. Who You Are Digitally-savvy. Familiar with major social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok, and how content is tailored for each. Curious Analyst. Interested in understanding how digital content performs and eager to learn how analytics inform strategy and decision-making. Organized. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and content calendars. Communicative . Clear and concise in written communication, with an understanding of digital voice and tone. Technically Comfortable. Familiar with content management systems, basic website editing, or marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management tools). Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision and values. What You'll Do Support day-to-day management of SPLC social media channels, including content creation, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring audience engagement. Assist with website updates, page audits, and basic content entry using SPLC’s content management system. Help track and report on digital performance metrics across social media, web, and email using analytics tools. Conduct basic research on digital trends, audience behavior, and comparable organizations to inform digital strategies. Collaborate with members of the Communications teams to support digital campaigns and initiatives. Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and department’s goals. Minimum Qualifications We are committed to equitable hiring practices. Therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role. Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program or graduate program in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, or a related field. Compensation & Benefits The Center pays $17.95 per hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 weeks. There may be opportunity for supervisor approved overtime. Where & How You'll Work This role has the following work designations: Remote Local (Atlanta, Jackson, Miami, Montgomery, or New Orleans): Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates. This position will report to the Digital Director, Communications. Other Special Considerations This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone. This position may require occasional attendance at in person events, some of which will occur on evenings and weekends. Interns are expected to begin on August 3rd, 2026 and will end on December 4th, 2026. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, same of work and unofficial transcript by 5:00pm CST on Monday, May 8 th , 2026. Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.