VIRTUAL CONTENT CREATOR & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT INTERN (UNPAID)
Remote | 20–25 Hours per Week | Flexible Schedule
ABOUT SOCIAL STORYTELLERS COLLECTIVE
Social Storytellers Collective (SSC) is an independent digital newsroom examining how power, policy, business, technology, and culture shape everyday life. We go beyond the headlines to explain the structural forces driving the issues people experience every day, producing original journalism, newsletters, and multimedia content for a growing national audience.
As a small but ambitious newsroom, every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This internship offers hands-on experience working directly with the founder while learning the inner workings of a modern digital media organization.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
SSC is seeking a creative, organized, and dependable Virtual Content Creator & Production Assistant Intern to support editorial production, social media engagement, marketing, and audience growth.
This position is ideal for a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, Media Production, or a related field.
The internship is especially well suited for a student home for the summer who wants meaningful, real-world experience building a professional portfolio. While the initial commitment is for the summer, SSC is open to a longer-term internship for exceptional candidates.
Because this is a small, entrepreneurial newsroom, we're looking for someone who is excited to build, not just complete tasks. The ideal intern is proactive, dependable, creative, and motivated by work that serves the public interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with editorial production and publishing workflows
• Manage production schedules and editorial calendars using Airtable
• Track assignments and ensure deadlines are met
• Create and schedule social media content across platforms
• Support social media engagement by monitoring comments and interacting with audiences
• Assist with marketing initiatives designed to grow SSC's digital presence and newsletter subscribers
• Coordinate graphics, articles, and promotional assets across platforms
• Conduct research to support editorial projects
• Help organize content pipelines and production workflows
• Participate in virtual planning and production meetings
• Provide general administrative and production support as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Preferred majors include Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, Media Production, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience using Airtable
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Friendly, professional, and self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Passion for storytelling, journalism, digital media, and content creation
MISSION ALIGNMENT
We're looking for someone who believes storytelling has the power to inform, educate, and strengthen communities. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, open to diverse perspectives, and interested in understanding how policy, business, technology, and culture shape people's everyday lives.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• A commitment to accuracy, integrity, and thoughtful storytelling
• An appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation in media and communications
• Respect for people from all backgrounds and lived experiences
• Curiosity about issues affecting historically underrepresented communities
• A collaborative, kind, and professional attitude
• A willingness to learn, receive feedback, and contribute to a mission-driven organization
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to producing journalism that helps audiences better understand the systems shaping our society.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
• Must have access to a reliable personal computer and high-speed internet (Wi-Fi)
• Apple products (MacBook, iMac, etc.) are preferred due to our production workflow but are not required
• Candidates using Windows devices are welcome to apply if they are comfortable working with our digital tools and platforms
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative virtual environment and communicating through online productivity and project management tools
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
• Hands-on experience with a growing independent newsroom
• Portfolio-worthy work across editorial, social media, and marketing
• Experience with digital publishing, content strategy, and audience development
• Exposure to newsroom operations, production planning, and brand building
• Mentorship and professional development
• Flexible scheduling around academic commitments
• The opportunity to help build an emerging media brand from the ground up
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
• Unpaid internship
• Remote
• 20–25 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Summer students are strongly encouraged to apply
• Open to a longer-term commitment for the right candidate
• Academic credit may be available through your institution where applicable
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position to:
hello@socialstorytellerscollective.com
In your cover letter, tell us why you're interested in storytelling, communications, digital media, or marketing and what you hope to gain from the experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
