Digital and Social Media Fall 2026 Internship
FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit research center focused on technology innovation, cybersecurity, AI-related threats, and U.S. national security.
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About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. It combines research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cyber and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and cyber-enabled economic warfare research.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will draft social-media captions, edit short-form videos, and build and publish carousels and graphics. You will support the daily management of social-media channels and help translate policy research into compelling online content.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Relevant coursework in Digital Design, Marketing, Branding, International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Commitment of at least 22 hours per week
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Draft social-media captions
- Clip and edit short-form videos
- Build and publish carousels and graphics
- Support day-to-day management of social-media channels
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns
- Assistance seeking academic credit
- Hybrid and remote internship options