About the role#
As a Digital Media intern, you will join the Marketing and Communications team to build content for our digital channels. You will focus on capturing, editing, and producing both short and long-form video. This role helps increase awareness of our programs while providing you with experience in nonprofit social media management and digital strategy.
What you'll do#
- Create, edit, and publish video content for social media and digital channels.
- Plan and execute content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Support video production by filming, editing, captioning, and optimizing content.
- Work with staff across departments to identify and develop stories about our programs and impact.
- Use Canva and other tools to assist with graphic design and creative projects.
- Monitor social media trends and best practices to inform our strategy.
- Manage comments, messages, and audience interactions to support community engagement.
- Assist with asset management and general marketing projects.
What you'll need#
- Experience and a strong interest in social media.
- Significant skills in long- and short-form video editing.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar software.
- Experience with Canva or comparable graphic design tools.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Comfort with video filming, editing, and being on-camera.
- Detail-oriented mindset and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work well in a team and a willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.
- Current enrollment in or previous attendance at a U.S. based college or university.
Location & details#
- This is a remote internship.
- The term runs from February 1, 2027, to April 23, 2027.
- Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- You must be available to maintain a consistent schedule between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday.
- This position is paid at $18 per hour.
About Active Minds, Inc.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2003, the group focuses on mental health education and suicide prevention for young adults. It operates a network of chapters and runs initiatives like Send Silence Packing to change how mental health is discussed. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people.
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