The National Fisheries Institute’s Summer Internship Program

Communications & Multimedia Intern 

National Fisheries Institute — the leading trade association for the commercial seafood industry — is seeking a Communications & Multimedia Intern to work in-stride with NFI’s communications team. This internship opportunity will provide the selected candidate with excellent experience in industry storytelling — both proactive and reactive — in the nation’s capital. 

This hybrid internship will be managed by the Communications team in its headquarters just outside Washington, D.C. Current undergraduate sophomore, juniors and seniors with communications & marketing, and/or information graphics or multimedia design backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this paid internship, which will begin in May/June 2025.

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

When applying to this internship position, please send the following to NFI’s Media & Communications Manager, Kayla Bennett, kbennett@nfi.org 

• Current resume.
• Cover letter explaining your skill set and why you should be considered for this opportunity.
• At least two work/class writing samples (such as published articles, news releases, research papers, creative briefs, infographics, design projects, website pages, PowerPoint presentations, etc.).

Potential Opportunities: 

• Help manage NFI content and collateral to our trade association members via videos, newsletters, website and social media. 
• Develop media lists, influencer lists, media briefs, editorial calendars and media results reports.
• Participate in both internal team and external meetings on Capitol Hill or with member companies. 
• Work on press releases, media statements, op-eds, infographics, communication & media toolkits, fact sheets, collateral copy, start-to-finish video production, social media content/campaigns and other materials.
• Create website material and resources for NFI’s branded platforms. 
• Help record, produce and market NFI’s podcast via several platforms. 
• Conduct social media analytics and brand research as well as audits.
• Coordinate interactions with local, trade and national media, as well as influencers, when appropriate. 
• Support and enhance NFI’s brands in printed and digital platforms. 
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Other potential opportunities for growth: 

• Gain experience in technical skills like writing, editing, digital/web design, social media management and research as well as broader skills like understanding the integration between government affairs and communications strategy. 
• Tailor existing internship program to meet individual needs.
• Write creative media briefs and blog posts. 
• Have one-on-one mentoring with designated individuals. 
• Exposure to a variety of marketing and communications focus areas, including media relations, internal communications, public affairs, strategic research, branding, crisis communications, social media and more. 

Ideal applicants possess:

• Strong research, organizational and writing skills. 
• A proven understanding of marketing and communications, social media and online and traditional media.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency using AP Style is preferred. 
• Solid critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading.
• A positive attitude and drive.
• Strong Adobe skills. 
• Prior internship experience is a plus.