Media Production Intern - Social Justice Learning Institute

The Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI)-Houston is a branch of the national organization dedicated to improving the education, health, and well-being of youth and communities of color. SJLI-Houston focuses on empowering students, particularly young men and women of color, to create positive change in their communities. They achieve this through programs like the Urban Scholars program, which equips students with academic and career development, leadership skills, and community engagement opportunities.

At SJLI-Houston, we believe media is a powerful way to spark change—especially when it’s rooted in real stories from real people. Our work focuses on expanding access to education and opportunity for youth in historically under-resourced communities. We’re looking for a Media Production Intern who’s creative, motivated and ready to help bring that story to life.

This internship is a chance to build your portfolio, grow your skills and use your creativity for something bigger than just a grade or a trend—it’s about visibility, voice and community.

🎬 What You’ll Do (3-4 hrs/week | Hybrid)

• Film and edit short videos that highlight students, events and community programs

• Create content for social media, email and web campaigns

• Pitch creative ideas for reels, interviews or program spotlights

• Collaborate with our team to tell stories that inspire and inform

🎨 What You Bring

• You’re a college student studying media production, communications, digital storytelling or a related field

• You’re proficient with tools like iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Canva or Final Cut Pro

• You’re organized, independent and full of ideas

• You care about education, equity and telling stories that make a difference

📧 How to Apply

Send your resume, a quick note about why you’re interested and 1–2 samples of your video or creative work to:
shjohnson@sjli.org AND kupchurch@sjli.org
Subject: Media Production Intern – [Your Name]