Communications Intern

Knight Foundation is seeking a Communications Intern to join the foundation for Summer 2026. This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that advances Knight Foundation's mission.In this role, the Communications Intern will support the cross-programmatic team responsible for relaunching one of the foundation's signature initiatives. The intern will contribute to grantmaking workflows, project management and public-facing communications tied to the initiative.About Knight FoundationKnight Foundation supports a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Our approach is inclusive and nonpartisan. We value freedom of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility–adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities.About the Internship ProgramKnight Foundation internships are for 10 weeks, running from early June through mid-August.Pay: $20.00 per hourEligibility: Open to local and non-local students with the legal right to work in the United States.Relocation: Interns are responsible for their own travel and housing costs.Designed as a reciprocal learning experience, Knight Foundation internships provide students with real responsibility, professional development and exposure to the field of philanthropy, while enabling teams to move important projects forward. Interns gain practical skills, confidence and professional networks through project work and organization-wide programming.What You'll DoWorking closely with a cross-functional team, the intern will support both operational and communications aspects of the initiative. Responsibilities may include:Supporting project management and tracking deliverables during the application review processUsing Monday.com to assist with workflow and task managementAssisting with grantmaking workflows and internal coordinationSupporting planning and execution of the public announcement and finalists' launchContributing to social media and public-facing content planning, depending on skills and interestsAssisting with media and communications efforts tied to the ChallengeWhat You'll ProduceBy the end of the internship, the intern will have contributed to:Execution of the initiative's public announcement and launch planProject management and workflow support materialsDraft content or planning materials supporting social and media outreachWhat You'll LearnBy the end of the summer, the intern will gain experience in:Challenge-based grantmaking and large-scale philanthropic initiativesNonprofit project management and cross-team collaborationPublic-facing communications and launch planningHow high-visibility foundation initiatives are coordinated and executedThe intern will have significant exposure to cross-programmatic meetings and planning discussions and will work closely with colleagues across the foundation.Who Should ApplyWe welcome applicants who are interested in communications, project management and public-facing nonprofit work.Preferred qualifications include:Undergraduate studentAcademic or professional interest in communicationsExperience or interest in project management, PR or mediaExperience or interest in social media and content creationStrong organizational skills and attention to detailThis is an in-office position located in Miami, FloridaFor more on Knight Foundation, visitkf.orgKnight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.J-18808-Ljbffr