NEA Editorial Intern, Center for Communications (Spring/Summer 2026)

National Education Association

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: March 23, 2026 - Until Filled Employee Type: OO126 Center for Communications (COMMS), SHORTTERM Short-term Temps Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) Position Details: NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program, as an Editorial Intern, Center for Communications, Editorial department, for the Winter/Spring 2025 session, which will begin on or after May 4, 2026, and end on or before August 10, 2026. The internships range from six weeks to a full semester, and interns are only eligible for a maximum of two (2) sessions. If this is your second session, you will not be eligible for additional assignments as a paid intern. Interns will receive a stipend of $20 per hour and may intern up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week. The NEA Internship Program provides interns with training, learning opportunities, educational activities, and exposure to a variety of rich and substantive programmatic experiences that support quality public education. These experiences may include conducting research; data analysis; writing, editing, using Internet applications and social media; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program-related activities. NEA Internships: Position Summary The NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns - generally juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months) or graduate students - who are interested in public education policy and education issues. Students pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Government, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. Position Emphasis: This position supports NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by participating in internship opportunities and assignments in the Center for Communications, Editorial Department, of the National Education Association. This internship will be hybrid and will require some on-site time at the Washington, D.C. headquarters building.

Responsibilities

Research and write articles for NEA Today, NEA Today for NEA Retired, NEA Today for Aspiring Educators in print, digital and app formats.
Assist editors and senior writers with background research, information gathering, and reporting.
Participate in weekly editorial team meeting and take on weekly assignments.
Pitch and develop story ideas and other content.
Create multimedia pieces.