Content Creator/Video Editor Intern
About Mission Flight
Mission Flight is a 501(c)(3) international Christian non-profit organization that utilizes aviation to provide medical/dental/optical/surgical clinics to impoverished and isolated communities, patient transport, disaster relief support, and youth/education programs. Our main mission is to "bridge the gap" to reach isolated communities to bring teams hope, help, and healing. As a faith-based organization, we operate on Christian values to bring tangible help and spiritual encouragement to those who need it most. Across our organization and our sister organization, Mission Flight Academy, we own and operate 9 aircraft of various sizes and serve both domestically and internationally. Our network of pilots, doctors, ministry leaders, churches, and volunteers are spread across the U.S. and Mexico, but we're primarily based at San Gabriel Valley Airport in L.A. County.
Role Overview
Are you a passionate and motivated creator, editor, or videographer/photographer, who's also a Christian that's eager to learn, grow, and serve? Do you have a heart for people, missions, and want to tell stories that matter and change peoples' lives?
Mission Flight is seeking to build a team of dedicated Content Creator/Editor Interns to help tell the story of our patients, volunteers, and our aviation missions and medical clinics. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our creative storytelling, crafting compelling video/photo content for social media, YouTube, donor engagement, ministry presentations, and fundraising campaigns. You will collaborate closely with our leadership to produce engaging digital content that inspires donors, supports youth outreach, and raises awareness for our programs.
- Location: Hybrid (75% remote) Must be located in Southern California and/or available to collaborate remotely during Pacific Time hours.
- Term: Summer/Fall - Flexible, multiple openings (Tailored to meet your university’s internship hour requirements)
- Commitment: 10–15 hours per week
- Structure: Flexible weekly scheduling based on your availability
- Compensation: Unpaid / School Credit Offered
- Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Creative Director
Key Responsibilities
- Social Media Creation: Ideate, script, shoot, and edit engaging short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) and that highlight our aviation missions, clinics, and programs.
- Editing: Creating impactful, engaging stories from video, photo, graphic, and written assets. Cut, assemble, and polish raw footage sent from our international field teams into high-impact, short-form (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) and long-form (YouTube, newsletters) video content.
- Audio & Sound Design: Select appropriate background music, mix audio tracks, and sync voiceovers or interviews to ensure clean, emotionally resonant sound design.
- Post-Production Graphics: Implement captions, subtitles, lower-thirds, and basic motion graphics that align with Mission Flight’s visual brand.
- Collaboration: Work with the Creative Director and other interns to create impactful, engaging stories that highlight our work and the people we serve.
- Storytelling & Copywriting: Draft compelling captions, newsletter segments, or blog posts that communicate the heart of Mission Flight.
- Asset Management: Organize, catalog, and organize large amounts of media into a streamlined cloud database for future use.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all content aligns with Mission Flight’s voice, visual identity, and faith-based values.
- Servant Heart: Willingness to be super flexible, learn new skills, grow, and have heart for serving people in need.
We are looking for super creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals who love Jesus, are eager to learn, and align closely with our mission: bringing hope, help, and healing to people in need.
Faith & Values (Required)
- Aligned Christian Faith: Because we are a faith-based organization, the candidate must share an active Christian faith, a servant’s heart, and a strong commitment to our organizational values. We are seeking people that are actively involved in a church or Christian community. We are an independent, non-denominational organization, and are made up of large network of diverse believers, churches, and supporters. Please see missionflight.org for our Statement of Faith.
Skills & Experience
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other interns and teams overseeing Social Media Management, Copywriting, and Graphic Design.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to receive creative notes, direction, and guidance with positivity and humility.
- Proficiency with content creation tools, including AI tools (CapCut, SCRL, Canva, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, etc).
- Proficiency with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn).
- Proficiency with Team Collaboration and Project Management tools (Slack, Discord, Asana, Jira, WhatsApp, Google Suite, etc).
- Familiarity with professional video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
- Current student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Film, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent passion/experience).
- Basic understanding of color correction, audio mixing, and pacing.
- Familiarity with video formats, dimensions, and compression standards for various social platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently to meet post-production timelines.
- Interested in potential team leadership opportunities.
+ B I G P L U S + if you are also a videographer/photographer with your own gear. Potential shooting opportunities also available.
+ B I G P L U S + if you have a heart for missions, and are open to building a long-term relationship with us for future paid projects.
What You Will Gain
- Real-World Impact: Your videos will tell the stories of real lives changed, directly driving donor engagement and awareness.
- Portfolio Building: Walk away with high-quality, published video assets ranging from fast-paced social media reels to mini-documentary style pieces.
- Mentorship: Receive direct guidance, editing feedback, and professional mentorship from our Creative Director.
- Flexibility: A fully remote schedule designed to easily fit around your existing classes and commitments.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a link to a brief intro video (1-3 min) explaining your past creative and serving experience, and why you would love to serve with Mission Flight. Please also include a link to a portfolio/reel, content, video/photo projects, or organizations/creators/pages you have worked with.
Mission Flight is an equal opportunity employer for whom faith-based alignment is a bona fide occupational qualification for this specific ministry-focused role.
