Student Programs Production Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23453Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Entry LevelGeneral Description:

Operation Smile Student Programs is looking for a creative and collaborative Production Intern to help us prepare and publish all sorts of engaging multimedia – from social media graphics to one-pagers to presentations and more – for Operation Smile Student Programs’ @osstuddpro social media networks and website, studentprograms.operationsmile.org.

We need someone who’s agile – who creates for both print and web, who can tailor graphics for platforms as different as Facebook and Snapchat. And who can turn it around cleanly and on a deadline.

Through this experience, the intern will

See their work shared on social media and digital platforms that reach thousands of student advocates around the world

Show off their creative range and curate their portolio with the strong and varied multimedia pieces they create during the internship

Analyze social media data and deepen Student Programs’ meaningful connections with their audience

Hone valuable written and spoken communication skills

Learn essential time management skills working in a fast-paced and dynamic media environment

Essential Functions

Interview relevant audience members for comment around Operation Smile and Student Programs initatives and events

Creates digital graphics for use across social media platforms and the Student Programs website

Creates print graphics for use on T-shirts, notebooks and other materials as needed

Paginates toolkits and reports that will serve as print- and digital-friendly guides for Student Programs volunteers

Manages Box file system of Student Programs multimedia assets

Additional duties as necessary or assigned

Internship requires 15-20 hours a week and lasts from August 6. 2026 – mid May, 2027

QualificationsExperience Required (education/work):

Attendance at an accredited university working towards a degree in communication or graphic arts. Third or Fourth year of college.

Advanced writing skills, video editing, social media management

Experienced= using Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint, Canva

Preferred

Previous involvement with Operation Smile preferred

Preferred: Has experience working in content-driven environment, such as a school newspaper or yearbook

Characteristics/Skills Required

Keen eye for creative and engaging design

Ability to create while complying with overall brand guidelines

Savvy user of social media and digital platforms

Multimedia skills – including photography and videography – a plus

Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and well organized