Digital Storytelling, Social Media, & Multimedia Production

About the job

Enroot Volunteering: Digital Storytelling, Social Media, & Multimedia Production

Position: Enroot Digital Storytelling (choose your track)

Tracks Available:

1. Social Media & Website Track
2. Podcast & Video Editing Track
3. Hybrid Track (Both)
4. Reports to: Founder
5. Location: Remote
6. Hours: ~10 hrs/week
7. Compensation: School credit or in kind volunteer support
8. Start Date: ASAP
9. Duration: Semester or longer

About Enroot

Enroot brings people together over shared meals to foster belonging, connection, and dialogue across differences. The project includes hosting community dinners, gathering food stories around the world, and producing the forthcoming Nom Nom podcast on food, culture, and belonging.

This position is ideal for someone who cares about community storytelling and wants real hands-on experience building a digital presence for a growing social venture.

Role Overview

You may apply for one of three paths (or all three):

TRACK 1 — Social Media & Website Assistant

For candidates who love digital communication, visuals, storytelling, and online strategy.

TRACK 2 — Podcast & Video Editing Assistant

For candidates who enjoy editing audio/video, making short-form clips, and shaping multimedia stories.

TRACK 3 — Hybrid Digital Storytelling Volunteer

For candidates who want experience across both tracks.

You can select your preferred track(s) in your application. We welcome either specialization or a hybrid approach.

PLEASE SHARE your portfolio and send a cover letter explaining what resonates with you about Enroot.

Track 1: Social Media & Website Responsibilities

• Draft, schedule, and publish posts on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook
• Create graphics, story slides, and simple short-form videos (Reels/TikToks)
• Help maintain and update the Enroot website (add content, fix links, upload photos, edit copy)
• Track analytics and suggest improvements
• Assist with email newsletter content (optional)
• Support content planning for dinner events, storytelling campaigns, and partnerships

Ideal for candidates who are…

Creative, visual, organized, strong writers, and curious about social impact storytelling.

Track 2: Podcast & Video Editing Responsibilities

• Edit audio for the Nom Nom podcast
• Clean, mix, and assemble episodes (intro/outro/music)
• Edit short promotional video clips for social media
• Add captions, basic motion graphics, and simple visual overlays
• Maintain an organized library of audio/video files
• Assist in shaping episode pacing, structure, and storytelling tone
• Optional: brainstorm episode ideas and social video formats

Ideal for candidates who are…

Detail-oriented, tech-savvy, strong in audio/video editing, and passionate about food/culture content.

Track 3: Hybrid (Social + Editing)

For candidates with skills in both areas, your weekly tasks may include:

• Managing social content
• Editing podcast episodes
• Creating video clips for social media
• Updating the website
• Assisting in overall digital strategy

Perfect for someone exploring multimedia communications or digital storytelling more broadly.

General Qualifications (for all tracks)

• Strong interest in Enroot’s mission: food, culture, storytelling, connection, and community building
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter, responsible, able to manage deadlines
• Comfort giving/receiving feedback
• Respectful, inclusive, and eager to learn in a cross-cultural environment

Track-Specific Skills (Choose what fits you)

Track 1:

• Familiarity with Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn
• Experience with Canva or basic design tools
• Some website editing experience (Squarespace/WordPress) or willingness to learn

Track 2:

• Experience with video or audio editing software (Premiere Pro, CapCut, Audition, DaVinci, etc.)
• Strong sense of pacing and visual/audio storytelling

Hybrid candidates should have some experience in both sets of tools.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful portfolio in social content, podcast editing, video work, or all of the above
• Close mentorship from the founder
• Real ownership over digital storytelling for a new social-impact venture
• Hands-on experience shaping a brand and message from the ground up
• Exposure to nonprofit storytelling, food culture, and community-building work

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A short note/cover letter sharing:
• Why Enroot’s mission resonates with you
• Which track you are applying for (Social, Podcast/Video, or Hybrid)
• Your portfolio

Any samples of your work (social media posts, writing, audio/video clips, etc.)

to info@enrootyourself.org with the subject line:

“Enroot Digital Storytelling – [Your Track Choice]”