Spring 2027 Digital Media Intern

Active Minds • Washington, DC

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Digital Media Intern will join Active Minds’ Marketing and Communications team and support the Social Media and Digital Marketing team in developing content across platforms, with a particular focus on capturing, editing, and producing short- and long-form video. The intern will collaborate with staff to create engaging, shareable content that increases awareness of Active Minds programming. The role offers hands-on nonprofit social media experience, opportunities to learn about mental health advocacy, and interaction with Active Minds’ audience.

The internship is remote and intended for current college students and recent graduates who have attended a U.S.-based college or university. Interns must work at least 20 hours per week on a consistent schedule between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, and remain for the full semester. The anticipated term is February 1 through April 23, 2027. Compensation is $18 per hour.

Requirements

• Passion for and experience working in social media, including significant video editing experience.
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design software.
• Strong long- and short-form video editing, storytelling, and communications skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
• Interest in video filming, editing, and being on camera.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and creative thinker.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.
• Currently enrolled in or previously attended a U.S.-based college or university.
• Able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
• Able to complete the entire internship program on the listed dates.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish short- and long-form video content for social media and digital channels.
• Assist with content planning, development, and execution across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Support video production, including filming, editing, captioning, and optimizing content for different audiences and platforms.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to identify and develop stories highlighting Active Minds programs, events, and impact.
• Assist with graphic design and content creation using Canva and other creative tools.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and content best practices to inform content development.
• Support community engagement by helping manage comments, messages, and audience interactions.
• Assist with content organization, asset management, and other marketing and communications projects as needed.

Benefits

• $18 per hour.
• Hands-on experience creating content for a nationally recognized nonprofit organization.
• Exposure to digital marketing, social media strategy, brand storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals across communications, advocacy, fundraising, and program teams.
• Experience developing content that advances mental health awareness and social impact initiatives.
• A portfolio of meaningful work demonstrating creative and strategic content development skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed