Application Guide

How to Apply for Visual Storyteller Intern (Video Editor)

at Movement in Refuge

🏢 About Movement in Refuge

Movement in Refuge (MiR) is a unique international organization that leverages sport and movement training to promote physical and mental health among conflict-affected communities, starting with Rohingya refugees. As a remote team operating near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, you'll contribute to a mission-driven effort that uses visual storytelling to amplify the resilience and dignity of vulnerable populations.

About This Role

As a Visual Storyteller Intern, you'll transform raw footage from field programmes and events into compelling video content for social media, fundraising, and donor communications. Your work will directly support MiR's mission by creating engaging narratives that connect global audiences with the impact of sport-based healing in refugee camps.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing raw footage from a recent field programme, then editing a 30-second Instagram Reel highlighting a sport session. You'd collaborate with the communications lead via Slack to align on messaging, and later work on a longer donor video, ensuring all content respects the dignity of the community members featured.

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🎯 Who Movement in Refuge Is Looking For

  • A student or early-career video editor with a genuine passion for humanitarian work and ethical storytelling.
  • Proficient in editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve) and comfortable producing content for diverse platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube.
  • Has a portfolio or showreel demonstrating strong editorial instincts, especially in handling sensitive content with care.
  • Background in film, media, communications, or journalism is a plus, but a commitment to MiR's mission is essential.

📝 Tips for Applying to Movement in Refuge

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1. Tailor your portfolio to include examples of short-form and long-form storytelling, especially any work with humanitarian or community-focused themes.

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2. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your editing skills to the ethical representation of vulnerable communities, showing you understand the sensitivity required.

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3. Research MiR's current social media channels and suggest specific content ideas (e.g., a reel format for a programme update) in your application.

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4. Highlight any experience working remotely or with international teams, as this role is fully remote and cross-cultural.

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5. Submit a brief (1-minute) sample edit using publicly available footage from refugee contexts (e.g., UNHCR archives) to demonstrate your storytelling approach.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Express genuine interest in MiR's mission and explain why you care about using sport for healing in conflict zones.", 'Showcase your editorial judgment and ability to tell stories ethically, especially with vulnerable subjects.', 'Describe your technical skills in video editing and platform-specific optimization (e.g., Instagram Reels vs. YouTube).', 'Mention your ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → 1. Read about the Rohingya refugee situation and the Bangladesh-Myanmar border context to understand the communities MiR serves.
  • → 2. Review MiR's website and social media to see how they currently use video and identify gaps you could fill.
  • → 3. Study ethical guidelines for humanitarian storytelling (e.g., from UNHCR or ICRC) to align with best practices.
  • → 4. Familiarize yourself with MiR's programmes (e.g., sport sessions, mental health workshops) to suggest relevant content ideas.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 1. How would you approach editing a video featuring children in a refugee camp while ensuring their dignity and safety?
2 2. Describe a time you had to adapt a story for different platforms (e.g., Instagram vs. YouTube). What changes did you make?
3 3. How do you stay motivated and organized while working remotely on multiple video projects?
4 4. What do you know about the Rohingya refugee crisis, and why do you think sport can aid mental health?
5 5. Show us a piece from your portfolio and walk us through your creative process and ethical considerations.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1. Submitting a generic application without mentioning MiR or the specific role of visual storytelling.
  • 2. Using overly dramatic or exploitative footage in your portfolio that could be seen as insensitive to vulnerable subjects.
  • 3. Failing to demonstrate an understanding of ethical storytelling principles, such as not seeking consent or misrepresenting subjects.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 9, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

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Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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