Social Media Internships at Northern Virginia Magazine

Interning at the Magazine

Northern Virginia Magazine is a monthly regional magazine that reaches thousands of residents from Arlington and Alexandria to Loudoun County and beyond through our print and digital platforms. As a lifestyle publication, we regularly cover all things NoVA across a wide span of categories, including what to eat, what to do, and where to go, as well as news feature stories and profiles of the fascinating personalities in our region.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience in the publishing industry.

The social media intern will work with the Social Media Manager to compose social media posts, capture photos and video at events for publication on the magazine’s social media platforms, monitor social media sites, and pitch ideas for social media. The ability to work flexible hours to attend events is a plus.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be in at least their junior year of college. (Summer applicants must be rising juniors or seniors.) Journalism, English, Communications, and Marketing majors and minors are encouraged to apply, and we will also take experience with college publications and other media experience into account. Experience with AP Style, Adobe products, and WordPress is a plus, but not required.

This is a paid, in-person internship. We request a minimum of 16 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours per week. We will work with all interns to ensure they receive college credit, but credit is not required. Candidates will also need reliable transportation to our office in Chantilly and to get around the Northern Virginia region.

Candidates for should submit a cover letter, resume, and social media and/or video editing examples, such as Instagram posts and Reels, TikTok videos/edits, or YouTube videos.

Deadlines for applications are:

Spring 2026: December 1, 2025; Summer 2026: March 15, 2026; Fall 2026: August 1, 2026