Spring 2027 Marketing Strategy Intern
Active Minds
Summary
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Digital Media intern will support the Social Media and Digital Marketing team in developing content across platforms, with a particular focus on short and long-form video content capturing, editing, and producing. They will work with the rest of the team to create engaging, shareable content to help increase awareness of Active Minds programming.
Job description
Digital Media Internship
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Digital Media intern will support the Social Media and Digital Marketing team in developing content across platforms, with a particular focus on short and long-form video content capturing, editing, and producing. They will work with the rest of the team to create engaging, shareable content to help increase awareness of Active Minds programming.
What You'll Do
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- All applicants must be currently enrolled in, or have previously attended, a U.S. based college or university
- All applicants must be able to complete a work authorization (I-9) during onboarding
- All applicants must be able to complete the entirety of the internship program on the listed dates in the job description
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or previously attended a U.S. based college or university
- 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 and creative thinker
- Team player with a willingness to learn
- Knowledge of Google Workspace, Zoom, and Dropbox
- Able to complete work authorization (I-9) during onboarding
- Able to complete the entirety of the internship program on the listed dates
Benefits
- $18/hour
- Remote work
- Hands-on nonprofit experience
- Portfolio development
Company overview
Active Minds is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health advocacy and education, primarily focused on young adults and college students. Founded in 2003 by Alison Malmon after the suicide of her brother, the organization has grown into a national movement with chapters at over 1,000 campuses across the United States. Active Minds works to change the conversation about mental health by empowering students to speak openly about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and create supportive campus communities. The organization develops innovative programs, resources, and campaigns that promote mental wellness, suicide prevention, and early intervention. Through peer-to-peer education, advocacy initiatives, and awareness campaigns, Active Minds reaches millions of students annually, providing them with tools to support their own mental health and that of their peers. The organization collaborates with educational institutions, mental health professionals, and community partners to create systemic change in how mental health is addressed in academic settings.