Creative and civic practice intern (Summer 2026)

USA (Remote)

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Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive lightweight design and video editing work for public-service content, focusing on social-ready assets and simple motion in a remote internship.

  • Own editing of short-form videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
  • Portfolio or work samples required
  • Remote, 10-hour per week internship with flexible timing

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Edit short-form videos for Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
  • Clip long-form content into concise, social-ready segments
  • Create illustrations and visual assets for blogs, carousels, and the website
  • Produce simple animations or motion graphics when applicable
  • Apply brand overlays, template elements, and captioning
  • Repackage existing content into new formats for growth platforms
  • Optional: Participate in creative discussions, peer check-ins, or critique sessions
  • Engage with peers in a remote creative community, as desired
  • Optional responsibilities (if aligned with skills): Conduct desk research or support light design research
  • Assist in preparing materials for workshops or facilitation

Requirements

  • Current undergraduate/graduate student, recent graduate, or emerging creative
  • Demonstrated interest in public service, civic design, or social impact
  • Portfolio or work samples
  • Experience in at least one creative area
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Comfort discussing ideas, sharing creative work, and exchanging feedback
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. and based in the U.S.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English

Preferred

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Procreate, or other creative tools
  • Familiarity with social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok)
  • Ability to add captions, overlays, or animations within brand guidelines
  • Light experience in research, analysis, or facilitation
  • Prior remote work, online learning, or digital collaboration experience
  • Interest in civic design, design operations, or public interest storytelling
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