Social Media & Video Intern

Social Media & Video InternNorthern Virginia Magazine | Chantilly, VA

Position: Part-time internshipLocation: In person at our Chantilly office, with off-site shoots throughout Northern VirginiaSchedule: 20-25 hours a week, coordinated around your class scheduleInternship dates: Spring Semester with opportunity to start 12/1

About the Opportunity

Northern Virginia Magazine is looking for a creative, organized Social Media & Video Intern to help bring the region’s restaurants, events, businesses, and things to do to life across our social media platforms.

You’ll work alongside our social media and editorial teams to capture content, edit short videos, write captions, and help share stories with our audience. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital publishing and build a portfolio of professional work.

What You’ll Do

Assist with filming at restaurants, local businesses, photo shoots, and events.

Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms.

Help write captions and develop content ideas based on upcoming articles and local happenings.

Assist with scheduling and publishing approved content.

Organize footage and content assets to support an efficient production process.

Participate in planning meetings and incorporate feedback into your work.

Help monitor comments and audience engagement under the team’s guidance.

What We’re Looking For

Interest in social media, video production, journalism, marketing, or communications.

Experience creating short-form videos for personal, school, club, or professional accounts.

Familiarity with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software.

Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

A dependable, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Comfort filming on a smartphone and interacting professionally with business owners and event representatives.

Availability to work a consistent schedule in our Chantilly office and attend assigned local shoots.

What You’ll Gain

Practical experience creating content for an established regional magazine.

Guidance and feedback from media professionals.

Experience taking content from planning and filming through editing and publication.

Opportunities to build a portfolio and learn about Northern Virginia’s food, lifestyle, and events scene.

How to Apply

Apply through Handshake with your résumé, a brief statement explaining your interest, and links to two or three examples of videos or social media content you helped create. For each example, briefly explain your role, such as filming, editing, or writing.

Please include your available workdays, anticipated weekly availability, and earliest start date. Examples from coursework, student organizations, and personal projects are welcome.