Multimedia & Digital Communications Intern

About the Organization

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. National Headquarters (NHQ) supports the work of The Salvation Army across the United States and internationally by providing leadership, resources, and strategic support to territorial and local operations.

Internship Overview

The Internship program provides an opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands‑on professional experience while supporting the work of The Salvation Army. This internship is designed to offer meaningful exposure to nonprofit operations, project‑based work, and professional development in a mission‑driven organization.

The intern will work closely with staff members and may contribute to research, analysis, administrative support, program development, and special projects, depending on departmental needs and the intern’s interests.

The Advancement Generalist Intern will support fundraising administrations for the Advancement department in NCRD, including assisting the Assistant National Community Relations and Development Secretary and the Fund Development Director with day-to-day administrative tasks, financial tracking, reporting and partnership administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Aids with cinematography needs on all video productions in the department, both internal and external in nature
• Visually interpret the story needs of the producers by imagining, visualizing and creating cinematic looks using our existing inventory of tools
• Demonstrate an understanding of the “looks” created in order to keep productions feeling current and fresh
• Assists in editing content pieces, including documentary and narrative videos of all types
• Make informed creative decisions about cuts in order to preserve messaging of the piece
• Take notes and direction from department and section heads
• Ability to produce multiple edits from the same raw footage to meet needs of multiple audiences.
• Post-production work may include updating, uploading, and quality control of finished videos and website.
• Responsible for keeping track of (video/capture) cards, transferring footage into computer and ensure the footage is secure.
• Assist in digital transfer for media management, storage and transfer on hard drives to contracted editors.
• Uses photo and video to effectively communicate the mission of The Salvation Army internally and externally, and to achieve the three digital communications objectives of The Salvation Army National Headquarters: increase fundraising, build and protect The Salvation Army’s brand, and meet human needs.

Learning Opportunities

This internship is intended to be a learning experience. The intern will:

• Gain exposure to nonprofit and/or faith‑based organizational operations
• Develop professional skills such as communication, research, time management, and collaboration
• Work under the guidance of experienced professionals
• Establish learning goals at the start of the internship and receive feedback throughout the summer

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in their fourth year of a Multimedia, Video Production, or relevant Bachelor’s program, and must be receiving college credit.
• Awareness of film procedure, terminology and production
• On-set production experience preferred
• Working knowledge and proficiency in social media content and engagement strategies
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, OneDrive), Adobe Premiere Pro or Davinci Reslove, Dropbox, and other postproduction or digital design software.

Time Commitment

• Internship Dates: May 18, 2026 – July 31, 2026
• Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
• Duration: Summer 2026

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Resume