Summer 2026 Intern - Narrative Writing (Memphis, TN)

Join the team behind one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the world. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Saving children. 

What You’ll Experience: 

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals. Here’s what you can expect: 

Meaningful Projects that make a real impact 

Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments 

Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring. 

Internship Details: 

Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) 

Pay: $14/hour 

Location: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN 

Application Process:  

After you submit your application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by April 1, 2026. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact intern@alsac.stjude.org. 

Qualifications: 

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university or May 2026 graduate    

Passionate about our mission  

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

Job Description

The Writing Team is a collaborative group of storytellers in Memphis and around the country dedicated to bringing the St. Jude mission to life through compelling narratives. Our team crafts compelling stories that highlight the generosity of donors and supporters, share courageous patient cancer journeys and showcase groundbreaking treatments and research at St. Jude. These stories are used in marketing campaigns and published online on Inspire, ALSAC’s premiere storytelling platform that celebrates our mission and shares impactful narratives across the organization.  

If you’re passionate about writing stories that make a difference, this is the team for you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Formulate insightful questions and conduct interviews 

Write clear and engaging donor stories and patient bios 

Utilize correct grammar and AP style guidelines 

Refine written work through thorough self-editing 

Adapt tone and style to suit diverse audiences 

Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions 

Collaborate with other ALSAC marketing teams to develop content  

Pitch story ideas that align with audience interests and organizational goals 

Validate and confirm accuracy of information through research and fact-checking 

Participate in cross-team meetings to capture key insights and story ideas for future content. 

Engage in active listening to capture key details and storylines 

Preferred Majors: 

Journalism, English and Creative Writing, Communications 

Preferred Skills: 

Microsoft Word 

Social Media 

Strong narrative writing and journalistic interviewing skills 

Curiosity and initiative to dig deeper for compelling details.