Communications Intern Summer 2025

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Communications Intern Summer 2025
Catholic Diocese of Arlington - Headquarters, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, United States of AmericaReq #245
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Meaningful work * service oriented and respectful work environment * work-life balance * up to 2 days of telework after 90 days of employment for non supervisors - 1 day of telework for supervisors * generous leave * more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off * free parking as well as free transportation to/from Ballston metro * paid lunch breaks * professional development tuition assistance * tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment * generous benefits, including a pension plan * AND MORE...
Communications Intern
This is a paid, part-time internship of 30-35 hours a week with a tentative start date in May 2025, ending in August 2025 (dates TBD). This position will be based onsite in Arlington, VA.
The primary function of the Communications Intern (General) is to assist the Office of Communications with various communications projects to support the needs of the diocese, its parishes, and Catholic Charities. Throughout the course of the internship, the Communications Intern will support several members of the communications team in planning and assisting with projects as needed.
Over the course of the internship, duties include:
• Assisting with writing draft scripts, statements, messages, and press releases.
• Assisting with planning social media content calendar for the diocese and Catholic Charities.
• Reviewing diocesan and Catholic Charities webpages to identify, recommend, and draft content (text) updates.
• Working with the Director of Media Relations to research and identify parish initiatives and stories of interest for press release content.
• Assisting the digital media team with video and podcast recordings.
• Assisting the digital media team with digital asset management.
• Other duties as assigned.
This position is overseen by the Deputy Communications Director. Interaction with most members of the communications team and other chancery staff will occur daily.
Qualifications:
• Rising sophomore in college or beyond; studying communications, marketing, or English
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented and self-motivated
• A proven ability to work independently within a team environment
• Grounding in the Catholic faith with a desire and ability to promote the mission
Preferred experience with:
• Analytical and research skills
• Familiarity with the diocesan Strategic Plan
• Resident of the diocese for 3+ years
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in working for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Diocese of Arlington is a thriving community composed of seventy parishes in the Northern Virginia area. Since its founding in 1974, the Diocese has grown significantly, becoming one of the fifty largest dioceses in the United States. Currently there are 446,500 registered Catholics and over 275 priests in the Diocese.