Fall 2025: McShin Foundation - Digital Media Production Intern

McShin Foundation - Media Internship 

Description of organization: 

The McShin Foundation 

Type of internship 

Digital Media Production-Video, photography, social media, live sound applications 

Description of Organization 

Founded in 2004, The McShin Foundation is Virginia's leading non-profit, full service Recovery Community Organization (RCO), committed to serving individuals and families in their fight against Substance Use Disorders. While providing the tools for recovering individuals to create positive lifestyles, we aim to spread the word of recovery and educate families, communities, and  government regarding SUDs as well as reduce the negative outlook attached to them. We offer a 28-day recovery program, Richmond sober living in recovery houses, and partner with leading physicians for drug & alcohol detox. 

McShin is the only RCO in Virginia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services (CAPRSS). 

Intern Responsibilities 

  • Content creation for social media engagement, staff and participant video spotlights, promotional content (video and photography) for outreach 
  • Setup and maintain professional audio/visual equipment 
  • Assist production, editing and promotion of content for Recovery community and incarcerated humans via exclusive access to Jail/prison tablets 
  • Live location and studio production 
  • Organize and maintain media 

Intern Qualifications 

  • Video editing and production skills-Adobe/Apple/Canon 
  • Exclusive insight into handling compelling and impactful stories
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a professional creative environment 

When offered 

This internship is offered year-round, flexible hours. Unpaid currently.

How far from campus 

4.2 miles from VCU  

Who to Contact 

Steve Altice, PRS/ Digital Media Producer, The McShin Foundation 

2300 Dumbarton Rd. 

How to Contact 

Email- stevea@mcshin.org 

Phone-804-349-2948