Intern, Creative

The SPLC is seeking Video Production and Editing interns to join our Creative team!

The Southern Poverty Law Center is looking for a Video Production and Editing Intern to join our award-winning creative team and work firsthand to develop dynamic and creative solutions for various projects and forms. This role will be a great entry into supporting the creative team and the organization’s mission and values. This position will be responsible for producing, editing and delivering SPLC video projects across various platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Who You Are

Skilled. Ability to use both original and stock footage in video creation.

Storyteller. Ability to produce and edit with an emphasis on conceptual storytelling.

Attentive. Detail oriented across all projects while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Knowledgeable. Demonstrated knowledge in Adobe Suite and strong typographic, photographic, and communication skills. Knowledge of social media platforms and community-led networks.

Communicative. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

Visually Aware. Strong sense of timing and visual awareness.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Research both photography and video in various stock and video image suppliers to deliver compelling and on-brand content;

Conceptualize, produce, and edit short format videos;

Collaborate with other members of the Creative team to support ongoing projects;

Uphold our JEDI principles by helping to ensure we uplift the voices of underserved communities.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices. Therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year graphic design program.

Compensation & Benefits

The Center pays $17.50 per hour for a minimum of 10 hours per week. There may be opportunity for supervisor approved overtime.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role has the following work designations:

• Remote Local: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.

Interns are expected to begin in January 2025. A minimum commitment of ten consecutive weeks is expected.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00pm CST on October 04, 2024.