UNCF · 20 hours ago
BMC Communications Intern
Headquarters, Washington, DC, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.05/hr - $19.05/hrUNCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educational achievement for HBCU students. The BMC Communications Intern will assist the Branding, Marketing, and Communications team in executing strategic communications and digital engagement efforts, focusing on content creation and social media storytelling.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Draft and edit content for social media, newsletters, blog posts, and the UNCF website
Assist in writing scripts, talking points, and messaging briefs
Support the creation of branded materials such as flyers, infographics, and campaign graphics
Monitor media mentions and track coverage using tools like Meltwater
Help build media lists and draft press materials (e.g., press releases, advisories)
Provide support for media outreach and promotional efforts
Assist with digital campaigns tied to events like Gala Noir, Walk for Education, and Giving Tuesday
Schedule posts, draft captions, and help analyze engagement metrics
Conduct research on media trends, partner organizations, and stakeholder engagement
Help develop communications toolkits and templates for internal use
Attend weekly team check-ins and assist with project tracking
Maintain organized files of communications materials and campaign assets
Support the execution of UNCF’s social media strategy by drafting, scheduling, and publishing content across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, as appropriate
Assist with story ideation and digital storytelling, highlighting UNCF scholars, member institutions, programs, events, and impact
Help manage the social media content calendar and support timely posting for campaigns, events, and key milestones
Create and adapt graphics and simple visual assets using Canva (and Adobe tools when available) to support social content
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Demonstrated interest in communications, education equity, or nonprofit service
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging across audiences, including students, donors, partners, and the general public
Familiarity with major social media platforms and awareness of current content trends and best practices
Basic comfort using creative tools (Canva preferred; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus)
Understanding of brand stewardship and the importance of thoughtful, accurate, and mission‑aligned messaging in public‑facing communications
Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s)
Company
UNCF
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.
Founded in 1944
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3MKey Investors
Amazon Web ServicesEnterprise HoldingsWilliam F Pickard
2023-12-19Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-22Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michael Lomax
President & CEO
Walter Kimbrough
Executive Vice President of Research and Member Engagement
Recent News
2026-01-16
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