Photo & Video Intern

One Tree Planted is a leading global nonprofit organization dedicated to reforestation and nature-based solutions. Our mission is to foster a sustainable and resilient future through innovative nature-based solutions rooted in the science of trees. We envision a future where climate change is mitigated, biodiversity thrives, and the well-being of life on Earth is transformed through the power of trees. With a global network of partners and volunteers, we're committed to restoring vital ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and supporting local communities one tree at a time.

We are seeking a motivated and creative Photo & Video Intern to join our award-winning Marketing and Communications team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital asset management, content creation, and storytelling in support of our environmental mission. The ideal candidate is passionate about visual storytelling, organized, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a purpose-driven organization.

The ideal start date for this position is immediately.
POSITION PURPOSE:

The Photo & Video Internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the systems, workflows, and creative processes behind visual storytelling at a mission-driven organization. Working alongside our Production and Marketing & Communications teams, the intern will learn how photo and video content moves from the field into an organized media library and ultimately becomes compelling content for a variety of audiences and platforms.

Throughout the internship, the intern will have opportunities to shadow experienced media professionals, contribute to active projects, and develop practical skills in digital asset management, video and photo production, and content development.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to Manager of Photo/Video Production

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Media Management & Storytelling (50%):

A significant part of the internship will focus on learning the art and practice of industry-standard media tagging, cataloging, and asset management. Working closely with the production team and Video Coordinator, the intern will gain experience organizing, tagging, and uploading photo and video assets from field projects, site visits, and global partners.

Through this work, the intern will learn how thoughtful metadata and media organization make visual assets more accessible and useful across an organization. They will participate in reviewing and updating existing media libraries, conducting quality assurance checks on new uploads and media ingestion, and helping ensure visual content is accurately cataloged.

The intern will also support organizational storytelling by generating and organizing interview transcripts and related materials, gaining exposure to how interviews and field documentation are developed into larger stories and communications.

Content Production & Creative Collaboration (50%):

The intern will also participate in the creative side of photo and video production, working alongside video editors, producers, graphic designers, and social media colleagues. Depending on project needs and the intern's experience, this may include assisting with photo and video editing, color correction, and quality assurance of finished materials.

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the intern will be invited to participate in creative brainstorms and explore how content ideas are developed around campaign goals and organizational priorities.
Learning Experience

- This internship is designed as a learning experience for someone interested in photography, video production, digital media, communications, or visual storytelling. The intern will gain exposure to both the creative and operational sides of media production while learning from professionals across production, design, social media, and communications.

- By the end of the internship, the intern will have a stronger understanding of profess