Digital Media Summer Intern at The American Institute of – Washington, District of Columbia

About AIA

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in the United States, representing more than 100,000 members across 270+ state and local components. AIA advocates at every level of government on issues central to the profession and the public: housing affordability, building codes and resilience, professional licensure, climate action, and procurement reform.

Position Summary
The Digital Media Intern supports social media content creation, publishing, and performance monitoring, helping execute digital storytelling and brand communication efforts. This role offers hands-on experience in content development, audience engagement, and social media strategy.

Responsibilities

• Capture photo and video content at events and in-office
• Draft and schedule social media posts across platforms
• Assist with media monitoring and social listening
• Track trends and support real-time engagement opportunities
• Provide general support to the digital and media relations teams

Qualifications

• Interest in social media, communications, or marketing
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Affinity for architecture and design
• Basic photography/video skills (mobile is fine)
• Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience managing brand social media channels
• Exposure to media relations and social listening tools
• Opportunities to build a professional content portfolio
• Insight into digital strategy within a national organization

Internship Details

This is an 8-week, full-time, hybrid paid Summer internship scheduled from June 15, 2026, through August 7, 2026. The selected candidate will be required to report to the AIA Global Campus 1–2 days per week, with the remaining work performed remotely. Onsite location- 1735 New York Avenue NW; Washington, DC 20006.

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation
$5500 total stipend (paid over the course of the internship)

Application Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 13, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with next steps.