Communications Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Write and report articles for The Appalachian Voice publication.

• Support editing, visuals, and publication tasks for both online and print formats.

• Create social media content, including graphics, to promote published articles.

• Record and possibly edit audio versions of written pieces.

• May contribute video content and develop audio or video stories.

• Write for the organization’s blog, website, and reports.

• Assist with proofreading and layout during the annual print production.

• Conduct research, interviews, fact-checking, editing, and prepare artwork.

• May help with publishing content online.

• Edit content across Appalachian Voices platforms as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong writing abilities are essential; must articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.

• Willingness to navigate multiple rounds of editing and fact-checking with a positive approach.

• Experience or aptitude for reading articles aloud and recording them.

• Interest in energy, environmental, and community issues specific to Appalachia.

• A collaborative team player with a good sense of humor.

• Preferred experience in journalistic writing or other public-facing writing.

• Audio editing and/or video experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Commitment to an average of 15 hours per week.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; Appalachian Voices is an E-Verify participant.

🏝️ Benefits

• Acquire practical experience in written and multimedia storytelling for a mission-driven nonprofit.

• Understand how community organizing, policy advocacy, and communications intersect.

• Collaborate closely with seasoned communications professionals.

• Receive mentorship and opportunities to enhance your professional skills.