The Southern Poverty Law Center is looking for a Video Production and Editing Intern to join our award-winning creative team and work firsthand to develop dynamic and creative solutions for various projects and forms. This role will be a great entry into supporting the creative team and the organizations mission and values. This position will be responsible for producing editing and delivering SPLC video projects across various platforms including YouTube TikTok Instagram Twitter and Facebook.
Skilled. Ability to use both original and stock footage in video creation.
Storyteller. Ability to produce and edit with an emphasis on conceptual storytelling.
Attentive. Detail oriented across all projects while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Knowledgeable. Demonstrated knowledge in Adobe Suite and strong typographic photographic and communication skills. Knowledge of social media platforms and community-led networks.
Communicative. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
Visually Aware. Strong sense of timing and visual awareness.
Research both photography and video in various stock and video image suppliers to deliver compelling and on-brand content;
Conceptualize produce and edit short format videos;
Collaborate with other members of the Creative team to support ongoing projects;
Uphold our JEDI principles by helping to ensure we uplift the voices of underserved communities.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices. Therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
The Center pays $17.95 per hour. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week and there may be an opportunity for supervisor approved overtime
This role has the following work designations:
To apply please submit your resume transcript portfolio and cover letter by 5:00pm CST on Friday February 13th 2026.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices we considerapplicants equally without regard to age caregiver status color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity marital status national origin on the basis ofgenetic information political affiliation pregnancy or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Intern
The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to creating a world where Black and Brown communities are represented and respected by our democracy.