Digital Media Communications Intern
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Remote
Reports to: Program Director - Communications and Media
Apply by: November 12, 2021
ABOUT THE PRAXIS PROJECT
The Praxis Project is a values-driven, national nonprofit organization that seeks to improve health justice through partnerships to that build community power and increase authentic collaboration and engagement. Praxis believes strongly that organized communities are critical partners in the struggle to create healthy communities. Praxis works with over 200 diverse grassroots groups across the United States that influence local policy, mobilize communities, and strengthen programs and organizations to improve health, justice and racial equity. Praxis works to enable local efforts to build community power through training, technical assistance, and capacity building services, as well as comprehensive fiscal sponsorship. Our capacity-building programming is focused on partnerships that actively advance Praxis’ mission to build healthy communities by transforming the power relationships and structures that affect our lives. For more information, please visit www.thepraxisproject.org.
The work environment at The Praxis Project is fast-paced, creative, and fun, and our team is hardworking and extremely passionate about our mission. We aim to define the new “best practices” of operational excellence for justice and equity, and to be a place where people love to work. Join us!
POSITION SUMMARY
Our internships are designed to provide interns with an opportunity to learn the fields of public health and communications while exploring the current national landscape of community-based organizing and people-centered training methodologies and grassroots campaign strategy. Praxis interns are typically currently enrolled full-time students working toward earning either a bachelor’s or master’s degree and tend to have an academic focus on related fields.
The Digital Media Communications Intern role at Praxis will primarily focus on supporting Praxis’ goals and programs through high-quality digital media about our network of community organizing partners to amplify their work towards health, justice, and racial equity. The Digital Media Communications Intern supports communications-related video and podcast projects. This role requires some experience with digital media post-production. This role will be supervised by the Program Director – Communications and Media.
This is a part-time (20 hours per week), temporary, non-exempt, non-benefits-eligible position with an end date of May 27, 2022. The Digital Media Communications Intern works a set flexible schedule, though close coordination with our other team members is an important job function, including weekly check-ins with the position supervisor during Pacific time working hours.
The Digital Media Communications Intern will be paid an hourly wage of $21-$23 depending on education and experience level. Praxis works overwhelmingly with communities of color and constituent-led organizations. Candidates whose lived experiences reflect those of the partners we work with are strongly encouraged to apply. Internship candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Media Production Support
Support with research, preparation, and production of digital media for Praxis’ Programs and Communications teams for external audiences.
Support pre-production processes including development of project strategy, interview guides, script writing, storyboarding as applicable.
Coordinate digital media production related travel, logistics, and field schedules when applicable.
Support with capturing, recording, and transmitting of all digital media production, video, audio, and/or images for projects.
Communicate with Praxis partners and incorporate partner input and feedback to digital media projects.
Create digital media with existing and available video and audio assets.
Coordinate with department social media strategy related to how assets are used.
In collaboration with the communications team, support Praxis’ communications initiatives, particularly digital media communications.
Other programmatic and administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1 year experience editing podcasts and/or videos.
Experience creating content that is oriented around telling stories of communities of color from a community power and justice approach is preferred.
Experience using digital media equipment and editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition.
Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and build relationships with Praxis network partners.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Direct experience with community organizing or other frontline grassroots advocacy campaign is preferred.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Fast-paced work environment.
High level of concentration and attention to detail required.
Praxis currently works remotely both as an internal team and with our partners based across the United States. Leading and participating in remote video and telephone conferences is required.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurance is required for employees driving on Praxis business; driving record checks may be required as well.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Praxis Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV, AIDS, and AIDS-related conditions, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Praxis Project will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on Praxis operations. Please advise of any accommodation needed at the time of application.
REQUIRED TRAINING
Praxis is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming work environment. All Praxis employees are required to complete training on preventing harassment and discrimination, managing bias, and creating an inclusive workplace on an at least annual basis.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, cover letter (please include why you’re interested in this position and what perspectives/experiences you bring to the work) in a single pdf attachment, and at least two or more samples of your work by email to careers@thepraxisproject.org. Include “Digital Media Communications Intern” in your subject line and let us know in your email how you learned about this opportunity. Please apply by Friday, November 12, 2021. This position is open until filled. Kindly do not call us or otherwise follow up on the status of your application. We lack the capacity to correspond with individual applicants. Thank you!