Intern, Creative - Video|Design (Unpaid)

LA Alliance

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org. ROLE SUMMARY The Creative Intern, Video (Unpaid) is responsible for producing high-quality video content that supports the organization’s communication, marketing, and branding objectives. At a competent level, this role requires the ability to independently plan, shoot, and edit video projects while applying cinematic photography techniques and post-production workflows. The Creative Intern, Design (Unpaid) is responsible for creating visually compelling graphics and design assets that strengthen the organization’s brand across digital, social, and print platforms. At a competent level, this role independently develops layouts and designs while maintaining brand consistency and quality. The Creative Intern will be managed by the Director of Marketing and Creative.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in related fields
Competent proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, and Multimedia Dreyfus Level 3
Strong understanding of visual design principles, typography, and layout.
Ability to translate strategic goals into creative visual solutions independently, with guidance on complex projects.
Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
Solid understanding of cinematic photography techniques and lighting setups.
Able to manage projects independently from concept to final delivery, with guidance for complex or high-stakes productions.

Responsibilities

Independently film and produce professional-grade video content for digital, social, and internal communications.
Independently design graphics, layouts, and visual assets for digital and print campaigns.
Capture cinematic still photography and video, applying principles of composition, lighting, depth of field, and visual storytelling.
Shoot in log formats and perform color grading and post-production workflows.
Collaborate with internal teams to translate strategic goals into compelling visual narratives.
Ensure consistency with brand standards across all video content.
Develop visual systems, typography, and imagery that adhere to brand standards.
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and video teams to translate strategic goals into compelling visual narratives that create cohesive multi-platform campaigns.
Apply user-centered design principles to ensure visuals communicate messages effectively.
Manage multiple design projects from concept to final production.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.