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PR Research &
Social Media Marketing Intern

Dive deep into research and storytelling to shape data rights.

CDA is seeking two Interns with strong research and writing skills to support public relations, marketing, and social media initiatives. This role is foundational and ideal for someone who enjoys deep research, clear writing, and turning information into compelling, usable materials. Bonus if you want to be on the ground floor of a nonprofit redefining data ownership rights, use, and security in the digital economy.
A focused intern surrounded by research notes and a laptop, immersed in data analysis.
A focused intern surrounded by research notes and a laptop, immersed in data analysis.
We’re building the Clean Data Alliance to restore dignity, agency, and truth to the data economy. If you want to help do that work, this is a real place to contribute.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct in-depth research to support PR, marketing, and social media strategy

  • Perform media and press research (reporters, outlets, coverage trends, pitch angles)

  • Research speaking opportunities, events, and industry platforms

  • Support content research for social media, thought leadership, and marketing campaigns

  • Assist writing and drafting materials, including research briefs, pitch notes, press release inputs, and content outlines

  • Organize research into a centralized Marketing Folder for PR, speaking, and social medi

What You’ll Deliver

  • Well-written research summaries and insight briefs

  • Organized media and event lists

  • Draft materials that support PR outreach, marketing campaigns, and social content

  • Post and engage on LinkedIn and Bluesky social media accounts, possible YouTube work

What Success Looks Like

  • Research is clear, accurate, and well-written

  • Materials are usable, organized, and ready for execution

  • You proactively surface ideas, trends, and opportunities through research

To Whom You Will Report and be Managed By

  • Michelle Lam, Founder of PR firm ML Bklynite Media Public Relations

  • Award winning PR professional with 17 years experience building brands

  • Specialties: Investment Banking, Hospitality, CPG

  • Looking to establish presence in data ownership and security that drives the tech sector

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong research and writing abilities

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail

  • Interest in public relations, marketing, and content creation

  • Comfortable synthesizing information into clear, concise written outputs

  • Wants to work on something that will make a significant impact on the world!

  • Unpaid internship for college credit (must meet your institution’s requirements)

  • $1,000 stipend for the term

CDA is working to redefine data ownership, use, and security in the digital economy. If you want to be close to that work from the beginning and understand how ideas move from theory to public action; this is that seat.

Compensation

Apply Today!

Interested in applying? Please contact Michelle Lam with a brief introduction and your resume.

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