<div><b style="font-size:24px;">Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. </span></div><div><br></div><div><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span style="font-size:16px;"><b> </b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, and </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Application Deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Tuesday, </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">XQ Institute</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Content &amp; Editorial </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">intern, you’ll support XQ’s newly formed Content and Editorial team, contributing to a variety of writing, storytelling, and brand-building projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education-focused content strategy, journalism, and communications while working with a collaborative team dedicated to reshaping the national conversation about high school transformation You’ll help craft clear, engaging, and impactful stories that elevate XQ’s mission—writing for multiple platforms, from social media to digital publications including our partnership with the 74 million, an education-focused digital publication. Candidates should bring strong writing skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling, accessible narratives.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support writing and editorial needs as part of the XQ Content team, collaborating with Community, Product, Policy, and Schools &amp; Systems colleagues as needed.</li><li>Draft and edit journalism-style articles, interviews, newsletter content, and social media posts to share stories about XQ’s work and partners.</li><li>Develop materials to strengthen XQ’s brand and communications presence—such as press kits, digital one-pagers, media contact lists, and internal spokesperson guides. Conduct a scan of XQ school and partner websites and other publicly available communications to ensure alignment with XQ brand guidelines. Coordinate with the Schools &amp; Systems teams where follow-up is needed. </li><li>Map the high school transformation ecosystem, including cataloguing the different stakeholders, their areas of focus, and their brand positioning relative to XQ.</li><li>Contribute creative ideas to editorial planning, social storytelling, and content strategy discussions.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate senior, preferably studying marketing or communications, English, or a related field.</li><li>Prior experience writing or editing for a publication, school paper, blog, or other media outlet is a plus.</li><li>A proven background in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.</li><li>Creative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.</li><li>Able to take initiative and drive projects forward independently, asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.</li><li>Bold and imaginative thinker who enjoys connecting storytelling with strategy.</li><li>Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen.</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns are paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 15 to August 7</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Interns will also be paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12</b><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns receive a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">lunch allowance </b><span style="font-size:16px;">and a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">commuter allowance</b><span style="font-size:16px;">, and may also receive </span><b style="font-size:16px;">travel and housing allowances</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> as needed.</span><b style="font-size:16px;"> </b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 10–12:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 15:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- August 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program concludes</span></div>

<p>Emerson Collective is a social change organization that uses a broad range of tools including philanthropy, impact investing, and policy solutions to create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective is working to renew some of society&rsquo;s most calcified systems, creating new possibilities for individuals, families, and communities.</p>

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Content & Editorial

<div><b>Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span><b>&nbsp;</b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span>, and </span><a href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span>.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span>June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span>June 10–12.</span></b><span> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Application Deadline:</span></b><span> Tuesday, </span><b><span>January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>XQ Institute</b><span> is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>Content &amp; Editorial </b><span>intern, you’ll support XQ’s newly formed Content and Editorial team, contributing to a variety of writing, storytelling, and brand-building projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education-focused content strategy, journalism, and communications while working with a collaborative team dedicated to reshaping the national conversation about high school transformation You’ll help craft clear, engaging, and impactful stories that elevate XQ’s mission—writing for multiple platforms, from social media to digital publications including our partnership with the 74 million, an education-focused digital publication. Candidates should bring strong writing skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling, accessible narratives.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support writing and editorial needs as part of the XQ Content team, collaborating with Community, Product, Policy, and Schools &amp; Systems colleagues as needed.</li><li>Draft and edit journalism-style articles, interviews, newsletter content, and social media posts to share stories about XQ’s work and partners.</li><li>Develop materials to strengthen XQ’s brand and communications presence—such as press kits, digital one-pagers, media contact lists, and internal spokesperson guides. Conduct a scan of XQ school and partner websites and other publicly available communications to ensure alignment with XQ brand guidelines. Coordinate with the Schools &amp; Systems teams where follow-up is needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Map the high school transformation ecosystem, including cataloguing the different stakeholders, their areas of focus, and their brand positioning relative to XQ.</li><li>Contribute creative ideas to editorial planning, social storytelling, and content strategy discussions.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate senior, preferably studying marketing or communications, English, or a related field.</li><li>Prior experience writing or editing for a publication, school paper, blog, or other media outlet is a plus.</li><li>A proven background in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.</li><li>Creative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.</li><li>Able to take initiative and drive projects forward independently, asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.</li><li>Bold and imaginative thinker who enjoys connecting storytelling with strategy.</li><li>Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen.</li></ul><br><div><span><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>- All interns are paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b>June 15 to August 7</b><span> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span>- Interns will also be paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b>June 10–12</b><span>. </span></div><div><span>- All interns receive a </span><b>lunch allowance </b><span>and a </span><b>commuter allowance</b><span>, and may also receive </span><b>travel and housing allowances</b><span> as needed.</span><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span>Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span>(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span>- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span>- June 10–12:</span></b><span> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span>- June 15:</span></b><span> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span>- August 7:</span></b><span> Internship program concludes</span></div>

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Content & Editorial

About the Job

About the Company

Emerson Collective

Similar Jobs

Global Communications Intern

Global Communications Intern

Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Brand Strategy & Research

Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Brand Strategy & Research

Summer Intern, Communications: Communications

Summer Intern, Communications: Communications

Summer Intern, Communications: Social Media

Summer Intern, Communications: Social Media

Summer Intern, Sycamore & Oak: Strategic Communications

Summer Intern, Sycamore & Oak: Strategic Communications

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Campaigns & Engagement

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Campaigns & Engagement

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Creative Technologist

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Creative Technologist

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Design Operations & Production

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Design Operations & Production

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Graphic Designer

Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Graphic Designer

Culture and Communication Intern

Culture and Communication Intern