Social Media Internship - Fall 2026

Brave New Films is seeking a Social Media Intern to learn how digital communities are built and engaged in an advocacy setting.

Brave New Films is a nonprofit social justice media organization committed to nonpartisan advocacy on urgent human rights issues—including war, racial justice, climate change, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and economic inequality. With over one million active social media followers and hundreds of millions of views annually, we use film and digital storytelling to educate, engage, and drive meaningful change. Our mission is championing social justice issues by using media to inspire, empower, motivate, engage and teach civic participation that makes a difference.  Our goal is to support the active civic engagement of an informed citizenry by calling attention to important issues through non-partisan social media production and our ingenious multi-platform distribution network.

This is a training-based internship designed for educational purposes. Interns are supervised and do not independently manage accounts or replace paid staff.

General Info

• Timing: 2026 Fall Semester (end dates flexible)
• Hours: 15 - 20 hours/week
• Format: Remote
• Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit eligible)

Role Overview

This internship provides hands-on experience in social media strategy, community engagement, and digital storytelling within a mission-driven advocacy organization. The Social Media Intern will support the team in fostering meaningful audience interactions, identifying trends, and assisting in the development of content that resonates across platforms. You’ll gain insight into how online communities are built, nurtured, and mobilized to support social justice campaigns.

What You’ll Learn

• Social media strategy and community engagement
• Writing for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
• Social media analytics and performance tracking
• Campaign and digital storytelling workflows

Focus Areas & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Assist in drafting responses to comments and messages for team review
• Learn audience engagement aligned with brand voice and values
• Help identify active community members and relevant conversations

Strategy & Content

• Participate in brainstorming sessions
• Research trends and cultural moments
• Assist in preparing draft materials for campaigns and initiatives

Analytics & Insights

• Learn to interpret social media metrics
• Assist with basic internal reporting
• Observe how insights inform strategy

What You’ll Receive

• Mentorship and feedback
• Letter of recommendation
• Professional Relationship Development
• Academic credit or documented internship hours (if applicable)

How to Apply

Please email [email protected] with:

• A brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in interning at Brave New Films
  • Within your cover letter, please include a small paragraph about your interest and experience with social media.
• Your resume
• Your availability

Thank you and we look forward to your application!