Digital Media Intern

Job Description

About the Company
Showcase the World Travel is a boutique travel agency dedicated to helping families achieve a true break from their busy lives. The company specializes in designing meaningful, culturally rich travel experiences around the world that are intended to spark connection, curiosity, and joy.

Job Title: Digital Media Intern

Job Type & Schedule:
• Remote: This is a remote position, allowing flexibility in work location.
• For-Credit: The internship is designed to be eligible for academic credit.
• Unpaid: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
• Hours: The commitment is 10–12 hours per week.

Internship Duration:
The internship will run from Tuesday, September 2nd through Friday, December 19th.

Job Description:
Showcase the World Travel is seeking a creative and motivated Digital Media Intern to significantly contribute to its growing video and social media initiatives. This role is ideally suited for a student pursuing a degree in Digital Media, Film/TV, Marketing, or Communications. The intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in video editing, YouTube strategy, and the creation of short-form content within a supportive small-business environment, helping to build a robust portfolio of published work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Organize and manage b-roll footage, including tagging and categorization, to establish a functional video library.
• Edit both long-form and short-form video content utilizing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar software.
• Upload and optimize YouTube videos by crafting SEO-driven titles, descriptions, and tags to maximize discoverability.
• Create and repurpose existing travel footage into engaging short-form content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Contribute to the development of the editorial calendar and actively participate in brainstorming creative video concepts.

What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience with content published across multiple digital platforms.
• One-on-one mentorship and consistent feedback to support professional growth and skill development.
• An opportunity to build a robust portfolio featuring videos, reels, and branded content.
• In-depth insight into the complete digital marketing and content creation process.

Who You Are (Qualifications):
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Film & Television, Communications, or Marketing.
• Comfortable and proficient in using various video editing tools and managing digital assets efficiently.
• Possess a strong eye for storytelling and meticulous attention to visual detail.
• Familiar with current trends on YouTube and in short-form content across social media platforms.
• Bonus: Experience with Canva, Trello, or social media scheduling tools such as Later is a plus.

What Our Interns Say:
• “Christina gave me the freedom to explore my creativity in every task I was given, which gave me confidence in what I was creating. This internship helped me practice what I knew in theory and left me more motivated to continue learning.” — Emily Castillo, Digital Media Intern, Spring ’24
• “I take the skills I learned from you into work with me every day.” — Jillian Melanson, Content Intern, Spring ’22

Application Process:
If you are enthusiastic about developing your skills and contributing to a brand that values storytelling, creativity, and connection, please send a message or apply with your resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should express your interest in this specific role and detail the skills you are looking to gain from the internship experience.