Visual Storytelling Production Intern

At Food Bank For New York City our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team known proudly as Food Bankers represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. Were a collaborative driven and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If youre energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture wed love to meet you.

Food Bank For New York City is seeking a Visual Storytelling Production Intern to join our Marketing & Creative team. This is a hands-on on-the-ground opportunity for an emerging creative to work alongside our team of Emmy Awardwinning storytellers and creatives to capture and elevate the real stories behind food insecurity across New York City.

This intern will play a key role in helping reshape the narrative around food accessdocumenting powerful human-centered stories with dignity and impact.

What Youll Do

As a Visual Storytelling Production Intern youll function as a junior creative producer contributing across the full storytelling and content lifecyclefrom field production to post-production and distribution.

Field Production & Story Gathering

Post-Production & Editing

• Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro for organic and paid media
• Cut clips for social media campaigns and digital storytelling initiatives
• Support video and audio recording editing and production workflows

Creative Collaboration

• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams on storytelling concepts and campaigns
• Support content development for social media digital campaigns and brand storytelling

Content & Project Management

• Upload organize and maintain photo/video assets in digital libraries like Canto and Wistia
• Assist with file management tagging and archival systems
• Support project coordination and production logistics

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who is not just technically capable but deeply human in how they approach storytelling.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic photo/video production skills (camera operation framing lighting)
• Strong storytelling instincts and visual sensibility
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with documentary-style storytelling journalism or social impact content
• Familiarity with audio recording/editing tools
• Spanish language proficiency (a strong plus!)
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Personal Qualities
• Outgoing and comfortable engaging with diverse communities
• Empathetic respectful and committed to telling stories with dignity
• Curious proactive and open to feedback
• Organized and detail-oriented

What Youll Gain

• Real-world production experience across field and post-production environments
• Mentorship from award-winning storytellers and experienced journalists
• A portfolio of meaningful impact-driven work
• Insight into social impact storytelling

Additional Details

• Must be able to travel within New York City for field assignments
• Flexible schedule including occasional early mornings or event coverage
• Equipment may be provided but personal gear is a plus!

People-First Cultureââ

At Food Bank for New York City we pride ourselves on having a People-FirstâCultureâour people are our greatest addition to our benefits we offer employee engagement opportunities such as our culture committee annual organizationâcelebrationsâand more!ââ

Required Experience:

Intern