VIDEOGRAPHY INTERN

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with planning and producing video content for Miami Waterkeeper’s social media, website, campaigns, events, and other communications.
• Participate in video shoots, including camera operation, framing, lighting, and capturing b-roll.
• Assist with organizing and managing video footage and digital files.
• Edit short-form and longer-form video content for digital platforms.
• Assist with basic motion graphics, animations, captions, transitions, and other post-production elements as needed.
• Support video production in the field, including documenting Miami Waterkeeper programs, events, advocacy efforts, scientific work, and South Florida’s natural environment.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and other team members to develop creative concepts and tell compelling stories through video.
• Help adapt video content for different digital platforms and audiences.
• Contribute creative ideas and stay informed about current video and social media trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Basic understanding of video production, filmmaking, or visual storytelling.
• Interest in environmental storytelling, digital media, filmmaking, or a related creative field.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to provide your own computer for editing and other production work.
• Availability for approximately 10 hours per week through December 2026.

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Basic camera operation experience.
• Photography experience.
• Video editing experience.
• Familiarity with short-form video and social media content.
• Experience with animation, motion graphics, or Adobe After Effects is a plus, but not required.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Through hands-on mentorship and real-world production experience, the Videography Intern will gain experience in:

• Video production from concept through final edit.
• Camera operation and field production.
• Visual storytelling and creative development.
• Video editing and post-production.
• Producing content for social media and other digital platforms.
• Working within a professional creative and marketing team.
• Building a portfolio of publicly shared work for a nonprofit organization.
• Using video to communicate science, environmental issues, advocacy, and community stories to broad audiences.

Miami Waterkeeper will provide camera and video production equipment for the role. Interns may include completed Miami Waterkeeper projects in their personal portfolios.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in videography, filmmaking, digital media, or environmental storytelling. A portfolio, reel, or examples of previous work are encouraged to be submitted with your cover letter but not required.

Location: Miami, Florida

Schedule: 10 hours per week

Term: Through December 2026, with the possibility of extension

Compensation: Unpaid internship

Miami Waterkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage candidates who are passionate about environmental conservation and share our commitment to sustainability to apply.

Miami Waterkeeper is committed to the principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.