Communications Associate Intern
2 Positions
Location: Seattle, WA
Work Arrangement: On-site Wednesdays and Thursdays
Term: September 9 – December 9, 2026
Hours: 5 hours per week, 60 hours total
Pay: $22 per hour
Applications Close: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
About Seattle Today
Seattle Today is a Newspaper covering local stories, national headlines, and global perspectives through the lens of Seattle and the broader Pacific Northwest. We highlight the people, places, businesses, and ideas shaping the region through news, culture, business, and community-focused storytelling.
Our work spans breaking news, neighborhood reporting, business interviews, social-first content, and original digital production. We are building a modern local media platform designed to inform and connect people while reflecting the energy and creativity of the Seattle region.
The Role
We are hiring two Communications Associate Interns for a paid 12-week internship based in Seattle, beginning September 9, 2026.
This is a hands-on media and communications role supporting our editorial, social, and community outreach work. It is ideal for someone seeking practical experience in digital media, journalism, communications, or public relations and who is genuinely curious about Seattle businesses, neighborhoods, and civic life.
Interns work on-site Wednesdays and Thursdays for approximately three hours each day.
What You’ll Do
- Research Seattle news, businesses, events, and people to identify potential stories
- Reach out to business owners, organizations, and community members to arrange interviews and features
- Conduct background research and prepare interview questions
- Support on-location interviews and field assignments, including photo and video capture
- Draft social media captions, story concepts, and short-form content
- Draft outreach emails, announcements, and other communications
- Maintain organized records of contacts, interviews, schedules, and assignments
- Monitor local news and identify timely Seattle stories worth pursuing
Because we work in a fast-moving news environment, assignments may change based on breaking news and editorial priorities.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong, audience-focused writing
- Interest in journalism, communications, public relations, or digital media
- Ability to research quickly and accurately
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Reliability and ability to meet deadlines
- Confidence communicating professionally with business owners and community members
- Comfort with on-location assignments around Seattle
- Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital content tools
Relevant coursework or experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or media studies is helpful but not required.
How We Work
Advance Notice: Field assignments are provided at least 48 hours in advance, with equipment and preparation requirements included.
Equipment Provided: Seattle Today supplies all necessary audio and video equipment. Interns are not expected to use personal equipment.
Reasonable Travel: In-city assignments generally remain within approximately 10 miles.
Clear Feedback: When we decide not to pursue a pitch or change an assignment, we explain why.
Schedule and Compensation
The internship runs from September 9 through December 9, 2026. Interns work 5 hours per week, split between Wednesday and Thursday.
Thanksgiving week is not scheduled, resulting in 15 working weeks and 60 total hours.
Compensation is $22 per hour. Interns submit a timesheet on the final working day of each month, with payment issued by the fifth of the following month.
Specific working hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be coordinated with the Seattle Today team.
To Apply
Apply through LinkedIn by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Please include a resume.
Seattle Today is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
