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.

Knight 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.

Knight Foundation internships are for 10 weeks, running from early June through mid‑August.

• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Eligibility: 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.

Working 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 process
• Using  to assist with workflow and task management
• Assisting with grantmaking workflows and internal coordination
• Supporting planning and execution of the public announcement and finalists’ launch
• Contributing to social media and public‑facing content planning, depending on skills and interests
• Assisting with media and communications efforts tied to the Challenge

By the end of the internship, the intern will have contributed to:

• Execution of the initiative’s public announcement and launch plan
• Project management and workflow support materials
• Draft content or planning materials supporting social and media outreach

By the end of the summer, the intern will gain experience in:

• Challenge‑based grantmaking and large‑scale philanthropic initiatives
• Nonprofit project management and cross‑team collaboration
• Public‑facing communications and launch planning
• How high‑visibility foundation initiatives are coordinated and executed

The intern will have significant exposure to cross‑programmatic meetings and planning discussions and will work closely with colleagues across the foundation.

We welcome applicants who are interested in communications, project management and public‑facing nonprofit work.

• Undergraduate student
• Academic or professional interest in communications
• Experience or interest in project management, PR or media
• Experience or interest in social media and content creation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

This is an in‑office position located in Miami, Florida

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Knight Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.