Burton’s Pathways & Partnerships Team is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and creative Student Media Intern for Week Without Walls 2023! The Student Media Intern will play a large role in creating youth-facing marketing materials for social media and web. Additionally, the Student Media Intern will also interview students, staff, and industry professionals throughout the event, documenting their perspectives and amplifying their voices for a more complete reflection of the experience.

Duties & Responsibilities: 
Under the supervision of Burton’s Pathways and Partnerships Team, the Week Without Walls Student Media Interns will:

  • Support in the public relations, marketing, and content creation of Week Without Walls

  • Assist with the design and execution of social media and web campaigns

  • Provide a youth and student-facing lens in marketing materials

  • Create and distribute content such as photos and videos that capture the student Week Without Walls experience

  • Brainstorm and research ideas for original content

  • Be positive representatives of Burton High School and Week Without Walls

Qualifications:
Week Without Walls Student Media Interns are encouraged, but not required, to have the following skills and competencies:

  • Current Burton 11th grader participating in the Academy of Health Science, Academy of Engineering, Academy of Performing Arts, or Academy of Arts, Media, and Entertainment

  • Creative, collaborative, and eager to learn 

  • Comfortable with taking photos and videos on an iPhone and/or digital camera

  • Comfortable with creating original content on social media platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube

  • Comfortable with using/learning content editing software such as Adobe, Canva, etc. 

  • Comfortable with interviewing students, teachers/staff, and industry professionals about their Week Without Walls experiences

  • Ability to meet deadlines and follow instructions

  • Ability to multitask and communicate effectively

Academics/GPA are not a deciding factor for this role. This is an equal opportunity for all Burton 11th grade students regardless of academic standing and experience in graphic design/social media.

Application Process:
Hiring for Student Media Interns will adhere to the following process and timeline:

Friday, January 27th @ 5PM – Application Deadline 
January 30th - February 3rd – Interviews
Wednesday, February 8th – Decision Emails Sent

Length of Internship:
The Student Media Intern is a brief internship designed intentionally to amplify student voice and highlight the Week Without Walls experience. Student Media Interns are required to attend ONE mandatory orientation session prior to Week Without Walls, and will work during the event, which will take place on Monday, March 20th to Friday, March 24th. In addition to documenting their experience during the event, Interns will spend 1-2 hours after school creating original content for web and social media. 

Benefits of being a Social Media Intern include:

  • Learning new skills

  • Gaining first hand experience in marketing, public relations, social media, and branding 

  • Priority admissions for PACE Summer Programming

  • Chromebook + Tech pack

Compensation:
Upon completion of the internship, all Student Media Interns will receive a $200 stipend.

Complete Internship Description: Click Here
Questions, comments, or concerns? Email Sarah at skong@ymcasf.net or visit her in RM. 210!

Application closes on Friday, Jan. 27th @ 5PM. You must submit your application before the deadline in order to be considered.