Digital Storytelling for Social Impact Intern

Digital Storytelling for Social Impact Internship

Job Title: Digital Storytelling for Social Impact Intern

Internship Term: August – November 2026 (Flexible)

Format: Remote

Schedule: 10–15 hours per week (flexible based on academic schedule)

Compensation:  Academic credit available

Academic Credit: Students seeking internship credit are encouraged to apply. The Carrie Meek Foundation will work directly with each student's college or university to complete any required internship documentation.

About the Carrie Meek Foundation

The Carrie Meek Foundation (CMF) is a family foundation and nonprofit organization established to honor the legacy of Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, a pioneering leader and the first African American woman elected to represent South Florida in the United States Congress. Inspired by her lifelong commitment to equity, opportunity, and public service, the Foundation works to strengthen underserved communities across Miami-Dade County.

Through strategic partnerships, grantmaking, and community-based initiatives, CMF advances opportunities in education, health, housing, and economic development, helping individuals and families build safer, healthier, and more prosperous futures. The Foundation remains committed to carrying forward Congresswoman Meek's vision of empowering communities and creating lasting social impact.

Position Overview

The Digital Storytelling for Social Impact Intern will help tell the stories behind the Carrie Meek Foundation's work through engaging digital content and creative media. The intern will create videos, social media campaigns, graphics, and visual storytelling that showcase the Foundation's impact, community partnerships, events, grantee success stories, and initiatives across its four pillars: education, health, housing, and economic development.

This internship is ideal for students passionate about using creativity, digital media, and storytelling to inspire action and create positive social change while building a professional portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• Design branded graphics, infographics, presentations, and promotional materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools.
• Produce and edit short-form videos, reels, interviews, and multimedia content highlighting Foundation programs and community impact.
• Capture and edit photography and video content during Foundation events and community activities.
• Write compelling captions, stories, blogs, and digital copy that reflect the Foundation's mission and brand voice.
• Develop monthly content calendars and social media campaign strategies.
• Support event marketing, live event coverage, and post-event communications.
• Assist with website content updates and digital communications.
• Monitor social media performance and analytics to recommend improvements.
• Ensure all content aligns with the Foundation's branding and visual identity.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Film & Video Production, Advertising, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign), CapCut, or similar creative tools.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and visual communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital content trends.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Creative, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for community engagement and using digital media to create social impact.

Preferred Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Storytelling
• Video Production & Editing
• Graphic Design
• Photography & Videography
• Content Creation
• Branding & Visual Identity
• Copywriting
• Digital Marketing
• Canva & Adobe Creative Suite
• Content Strategy
• Community Engagement

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Build a professional portfolio featuring social media campaigns, videos, graphics, and digital storytelling projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and strategic communications.
• Develop skills in video production, graphic design, and multimedia storytelling.
• Learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate digital marketing campaigns.
• Strengthen creative storytelling techniques that inspire community engagement and social impact.
• Gain experience promoting initiatives focused on education, health, housing, and economic development.
• Receive mentorship while contributing to mission-driven communications that make a meaningful difference in the community.