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December 2025 Internship Round-Up

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Still looking for a spring internship? Check out these internship opportunities from Handshake! Remember, you MUST secure an internship placement by the first day of classes, January 21, 2026, to intern in spring. Some of these postings have external applications that the employers look through, so make sure to fill them out. 

1. The Center for Photography at Woodstock – Communications Intern, Digital Media Lab Intern, Development Intern, Collections and Library Intern

The CPW Communications team is seeking interns to support its social media, newsletter, Bloomberg Connects, SEO, and press outreach. Prior experience is not needed, but the candidate should be enthusiastic about the power of photography and be a strong writer.

  • Unpaid
  • Hybrid or onsite, based in Kingston, N.Y. 
  • Part-time 
  • Duration: Jan. 26, 2026 to June 1, 2026 
  • Applications through Handshake: Here
  • Apply by Dec. 22, 2025

 

2. The Vanaver Caravan – Marketing Communications Intern 

The Vanaver Caravan is a local nonprofit world dance & music company seeking a part-time Marketing and Communications Intern currently enrolled in a Marketing or Communications degree program and proficient with social media/digital platforms to publicize the company’s campaigns and promote awareness.

  • Unpaid 
  • Remote or onsite, based in New Paltz, N.Y.  
  • Part-time, 7 hours a week 
  • Duration: Jan. 21, 2026 to May 15, 2026
  • Apply through Handshake: Here
  • Apply by Jan. 16, 2026 

 

3. NYS Music – Spring News/Features Intern 

NYS Music, covering music of all genres from all corners of the Empire State, is looking for eager, driven students to join the NYS Music team, writing news and features for NYSMusic.com.

  • Unpaid
  • Remote, based in the United States  
  • Apply by January 6, 2025 
  • Part-time
  • Duration: Jan. 5, 2026 to May 5, 2026
  • Apply by Jan. 5, 2026 
  • To apply, interested candidates should send the following to pete@nysmusic.com for consideration
    • Resume/CV
    • A letter of interest, including current music interests and tastes, and career aspirations
    • Two recent writing samples (from any outlet/class, of varying length and topic”

 

4. Physicians for Human Rights – Social Media Intern

Physicians for Human Rights conducts investigations of attacks on civilians and health care, the use of torture and sexual violence in conflict, the treatment of asylum seekers, and other human rights crises around the world. This internship is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about social media, digital advocacy, and creative communication. The intern will participate in department meetings, staff meetings, and intern learning sessions, complemented by PHR-provided career mentoring.

  • $500/yr 
  • Hybrid or onsite, based in NYC
  • Part-time 
  • Duration: From Feb. 2, 2026 to May 15, 2026 
  • Apply by December 31, 2025
  • To apply, interested students should send the following to resumes@phr.org with the subject line “Digital Communications – Social Media Intern, Spring 2026” 
    • A cover letter, note the number of weekly hours you can commit
    • Resume
    • A portfolio or sample of social media posts that you have created

 

5. The Garnette Report – Spring/Summer Internship  

The Garnette Report is a lifestyle publication looking to provide internship opportunities to those who are looking for a start in the entertainment industry. They’re looking for a journalist, a social media manager, and an interview host.

  • Unpaid
  • Remote, based in the United States
  • Part-time
  • Must be a Journalism, Media Studies, or Communication major 
  • Duration: Jan 12, 2026, to August 14, 2026 
  • Apply by April 21, 2026 
  • To apply, interested students should reach out to info@thegarnettereport.com with inquiries. 

 

Happy internship hunting!