Media & Technology Internship 100% Remote

VOICE UP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE PATHWAY INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP Academic Credit VOICE UP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE PATHWAY INTERNSHIP Exploring Purpose at the Intersection of Digital Innovation, Storytelling, and Social Impact Voice Up's early-stage model has already engaged students and emerging professionals from more than 80 universities and learning environments worldwide, contributing nearly 3,000 hours of logged purpose-driven work. Media and Technology is the dynamic field of creating, distributing, and leveraging digital content and platforms to inform, connect, and empower communities. The Voice Up Media & Technology Purpose Pathway Internship invites undergraduate and graduate students to explore the foundational question: How can purpose-driven creators and technologists use media and digital tools to amplify voices, bridge divides, and drive positive social change? Rather than focusing only on algorithms or metrics, students here connect authentic storytelling, ethical technology design, digital literacy, and community engagement to the transformative work of media production and technology innovation. This internship is designed to help students explore their emerging professional identity within a field that shapes everything from digital journalism to content creation, social media strategy, tech ethics, user experience design, digital advocacy, and the intersection of media with democracy, education, and social justice. This program runs on: The Fuller Method of reflective mentoring and narrative identity development The B Curriculum for clarity, self-discovery, and meaning-making Voice Up's Five Core Principles Applied, real-world media and technology challenges Students leave not only with skills but with clarity of purpose, confidence, and a blueprint for contribution in media and technology. LEARNING GOALS Students completing this internship will: Understand Media & Technology as a Purpose-Oriented Discipline Examine how media production and technology innovation are shaped by ethical responsibility, authentic storytelling, digital equity, user-centered design, and the power to amplify marginalized voices. Connect Personal Story to Digital Impact Identify how your own creative voice, technical skills, and values intersect with opportunities to create meaningful content and technology solutions that serve communities. Develop Critical Skills in Media Production and Tech Innovation Including digital storytelling, content strategy, social media management, video production, podcast creation, user experience design, data ethics, and platform literacy. Create Purpose-Based Media and Technology Projects Students will design practical media campaigns, digital platforms, content series, or technology solutions that advance social good. Craft an Identity as a Media and Technology Professional Through narrative writing, mentor support, and reflective practice, students articulate who they are becoming within the field. INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE (8 12 WEEKS) WEEKS 1 2 "Know Thyself: The Digital Creator Lens" The B Curriculum (Be Curious, Be Honest, Be Courageous ) Personal creative and technology narrative Fuller Method mentor conversation Exploration of media's role in shaping society Reflection: "How can media and technology amplify purpose?" WEEKS 3 4 "Understanding Digital Ecosystems through Purpose" Digital storytelling and authentic content creation Platform dynamics and algorithm literacy Tech ethics and digital equity analysis Mini-literature review on media/tech topic student selects Skill-building: Content strategy and audience engagement techniques WEEKS 5 6 "Purpose in Action: Designing Media Solutions" Systems mapping (content creation, distribution, engagement, impact measurement) Digital production fundamentals Designing a media campaign or technology solution Mentor session: refining creative strategies Peer collaboration groups WEEKS 7 8 "Your Media & Technology Purpose Blueprint" Capstone design + written reflection Media portfolio or technology prototype Contribution to the Purpose Library Final mentor session OPTIONAL WEEKS 9 12 Advanced Media & Technology Track Research assistantship support on digital media impact Audience analytics and engagement modeling Media program evaluation and impact metrics Presentation to media professionals or tech innovators DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES Each student completes: A Media & Technology Identity Statement A reflective piece integrating creative narrative with professional vision in media and technology. A Digital Impact Map Visualizing how content creation, platform dynamics, and audience engagement intersect to create social impact. A "Digital Strategy Brief" Applying media production and technology principles to a real-world communication challenge. A Purpose-Based Media or Technology Proposal Such as: - A multimedia storytelling campaign for social change - A digital platform or app for community connection - A podcast or video series addressing important issues - A digital literacy or media education program A Future Pathway Plan Next steps for careers in digital journalism, content creation, UX design, social media strategy, tech ethics, or graduate programs in media studies. THE THREE PARTICIPATION PATHWAYS Academic Credit Volunteer Service Voice Up University All pathways receive the same quality of mentorship, access, and purpose development. ALIGNMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES This internship aligns with: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) code of ethics Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) code of ethics and professional conduct User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) competency framework Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) professional standards The internship supports early pipeline development for future digital journalists, content creators, social media strategists, UX designers, tech ethicists, media educators, and digital advocacy leaders. JOB DETAILS Employment Internship Industry Media & Technology