Digital Social Media Intern (Fall 2026)

Active Minds • Washington, DC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Active Minds is seeking a Digital Social Media Intern for their Fall 2026 internship program. This remote internship is designed for current college students and recent college graduates in the U.S. The program offers hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on developing engaging content for social media platforms, particularly short and long-form video. Interns will work directly on important initiatives, assist staff with administrative tasks, and gain experience in mental health advocacy. The internship is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14th, 2026, and conclude on Friday, December 4th, 2026. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a consistent schedule between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Active Minds pays interns $18 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university.
• Able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding.
• Able to complete the entirety of the internship program during the listed dates.
• Passion and experience working in social media with 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 communications skills.
• Detail oriented & creative thinker.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox.

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 platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Support video production efforts, including filming, editing, captioning, and optimizing content for various audiences and platforms.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to identify and develop stories that highlight 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 efforts by helping manage comments, messages, and audience interactions.
• Assist with content organization, asset management, and other marketing and communications projects as needed.

Benefits

• 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 that demonstrates creative and strategic content development skills.

What This Job Offers

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