Location: Houston, TX
Position Type: Student Internship
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time (approximately 10 hours per week)
Reports To: General Manager / Executive Director
Pay Range: $10-12/hour
Internship Overview
Six Pixels Film & STEM Academy (SPFSA) and its nonprofit partner, Houston Kids Film Academy (HKFA), are seeking an organized, creative, and motivated student intern to manage our growing collection of student-produced films and digital video content.
The intern will play an important role in ensuring that student filmmaking projects are properly organized, edited, completed, and published to our YouTube channel so students can celebrate and share their creative accomplishments.
The position's primary focus will be organizing our existing video library, followed by coordinating video editing and managing the publication of completed student films. The intern will also work with outsourced video editors to track projects, communicate editing needs, and ensure that student films move efficiently from production to publication.
This internship offers hands-on experience in digital media management, post-production coordination, video editing, and YouTube publishing.
Key Responsibilities
Priority 1: Video Library Organization & Management
Review, organize, and catalog existing student films, animation projects, class footage, and event recordings.
Develop and maintain a consistent digital filing system organized by program, project, date, and content type.
Establish clear file naming conventions and folder structures.
Create and maintain a master video inventory using Google Sheets.
Identify duplicate, missing, incomplete, or improperly labeled files.
Organize raw footage, editing project files, completed films, and final exports.
Maintain backups of important video files and ensure projects are accessible to instructors and editors.
Coordinate with instructors to collect and archive new student projects.
Priority 2: Video Editing & Post-Production Coordination
Review student film projects to determine which are complete and which require additional editing.
Perform basic video editing, including trimming footage, assembling clips, adding titles, adjusting audio, and preparing final exports.
Coordinate with outsourced video editors to complete student films requiring additional post-production work.
Organize and transfer project files, footage, and supporting materials to editors.
Communicate editing instructions, project requirements, and deadlines.
Track the progress of projects assigned to external editors and follow up to ensure timely completion.
Review completed edits for accuracy, quality, and consistency with project requirements.
Coordinate revisions with editors as needed.
Maintain a production tracking system identifying each film's status, assigned editor, expected completion date, and publication status.
Work toward ensuring that all student film projects are completed and prepared for publication.
Priority 3: YouTube Channel Management & Publishing
Prepare completed and approved student films for publication on the organization's YouTube channel.
Upload videos and develop engaging, accurate titles and descriptions.
Organize videos into playlists by program, class, camp, or project type.
Create or select appropriate thumbnails using Canva or other design tools.
Add relevant tags, keywords, and video information to improve discoverability.
Verify media release permissions and obtain staff approval before publishing student content.
Maintain a consistent publishing schedule.
Track published videos and update the master video inventory with YouTube links.
Monitor the library to identify student films that have not yet been published and coordinate their completion.
Help maintain an organized, professional YouTube channel that showcases student creativity and accomplishments.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in high school, college, or a relevant educational program.
Interest in filmmaking, video editing, digital media, communications, or technology.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Sheets, and YouTube.
Basic understanding of video editing and digital file management.
Good written communication skills and ability to coordinate with other team members.
Ability to manage multiple projects and follow deadlines.
Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn.
Preferred but Not Required
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing software.
Familiarity with YouTube Studio.
Experience organizing video production projects.
Familiarity with Canva or basic graphic design.
Experience collaborating on creative projects or working with remote team members.
Professional experience is not required. Training and guidance will be provided.
What You'll Learn
Through this internship, students will gain practical experience in:
Digital asset management and video archiving.
Video editing and post-production workflows.
Coordinating projects with freelance and outsourced video editors.
Production scheduling and project management.
YouTube Studio, video publishing, and channel organization.
Video metadata, thumbnails, and playlist management.
Quality control and final video delivery.
Media permissions, copyright, and responsible publishing of youth-created content.
Professional communication and creative team collaboration.
Internship Benefits
Flexible scheduling around school commitments.
Hands-on experience in a working film and STEM education studio.
Opportunities to develop a portfolio of digital media and post-production work.
Mentorship and professional skill development.
Experience collaborating with professional video editors and creative educators.
Opportunities to support student film showcases and special events.
Potential academic credit or community service hours, subject to school requirements and eligibility.
About Our Organizations
Six Pixels Film & STEM Academy provides hands-on filmmaking, animation, and STEM education experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and technical skill development among young people.
Houston Kids Film Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to filmmaking and STEAM education for underserved youth, empowering young people to share their stories and develop confidence through creative expression.
Together, our organizations provide young filmmakers with opportunities to develop their skills, create original films, and share their work with the community.
How to Apply
Interested students should submit a brief introduction describing their interest in filmmaking, video editing, or digital media management, along with a resume and any relevant experience and general availability.
No professional experience is necessary—just strong organizational skills, creativity, and a willingness to learn!
Email Sarah Miller at sarah@sixpixelsfilmacademy.com.