NAACP Creative Fellowship
NAACP has partnered with Adobe to support the launch of a new Creative Fellowship program to increase diverse representation in the post-production industry.
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A Next-Level POST PRODUCTION Opportunity
The NAACP Creative Fellowship program, in partnership with Adobe, is a 14-week paid program designed to equip emerging post-production professionals with skills in video editing, motion graphics, sound design, and social media content creation. This next-level opportunity is open to individuals with some editing experience who are ready to launch their careers in post-production.
This Program Includes:
Qualifications
The NAACP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the continuing policy of the NAACP to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees, and applicants, all qualified individuals, including but not limited to those from historically marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. Please see qualifications below:
- Applicants must have 1-2 years of training or experience with editing as a non-union editor or assistant editor.
- Applicants must have basic proficiency with a professional non-linear editing tool (preferably Adobe Premiere Pro, but with accept Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Blackmagic Resolve); expect work rotation duties to be performed exclusively with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Applicants must be available to come to Los Angeles to participate in the kickoff week, June 2-6, 2025, plus travel time. Travel expenses will be covered for non-local participants.
- Applicants must be available to work part-time for 14 weeks as an NAACP/Adobe Fellow from June 2, 2025 to September 5, 2025.
Meet the Fellows
Damarcus Adisa - New York, NY
Damarcus Adisa is a digital content creator, storyteller, and strategist with a passion for visual media and community impact. Damarcus is originally from Tinton Falls, New Jersey but currently lives in New York, NY where he serves as Senior Video Producer at PEN America, where he leads digital storytelling efforts at the intersection of arts, advocacy, and free expression.
Andrea Vargas - Raleigh, NC
Andrea Vargas Moreno is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of SutchiLee Productions, a brand media and management company launched in July 2020. A Colombian-American entrepreneur and filmmaker based in North Carolina, Andrea leverages her background in Fashion Marketing and Management to serve as Creative Director, Producer, Editor, Designer, and Marketing Specialist.
Tierra Thomas - Atlanta, GA
Tierra Thomas is the Founder & CEO of TNT Creations, a digital creator and social media strategist with a passion for helping brands connect with their audiences through engaging and authentic content. As a proud Gates Millennium Scholar and UCLA alum, Tierra brings a vibrant mix of creativity, storytelling, and expertise to every project
Kai - Chicago, IL
Kai, a 25 year old wizkid from Chicago, believes the best work lives at the intersection of spontaneity and structure. With a mind fixated on tech, he leverages technology to amplify his creative workflows. Kai is passionate about building platforms where bold ideas flourish and marginalized voices lead.
Equity matters, and it is incumbent upon those of us who sit in positions of power and authority to help identify solutions to advance diversity and inclusion both in front of and behind the lens. It's an honor to work with a like-minded partner in Adobe, which shows up at the table with ideas and resources that make a tangible impact.
- Kyle Bowser, Senior Vice President, NAACP Hollywood BureauMeet the Mentors
Haskel Jackson, Sound Design Mentor
Haskel Jackson is a multi–Grammy-nominated and 3x #1 Billboard-charting producer, composer, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Haskel Jackson Entertainment, Genesoul Productions, and The Genesoul Music Lab - a state-of-the-art recording and development facility located in Inglewood, CA.
Sandra Montiel, ACE, Storytelling Mentor
Sandra Montiel, an award-winning film and television editor, discovered her love for film at the age of 13 in Peru when her uncle, a filmmaker, read her a screenplay during a day out. Despite her father's wishes for her to study business, Montiel pursued a degree in film at the University of Southern California, where she found her passion for editing.
Marcus Myrick, Editing Mentor
Marcus Myrick is a seasoned director and editor with a dynamic background in animation and television. He is best known for his work on G.I. Joe: Renegades (2010), Princess Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic (1995), and Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters (2012).
Jonathan Winbush, Motion Graphics Mentor
Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning motion graphics and immersive artist with over 18 years of experience across entertainment, technology, and education. Based in Southern California, he has contributed to high-profile projects for franchises like Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Transformers, and My Little Pony, and has created immersive experiences with artists such as Mix Master Mike and Method Man through platforms like Fortnite.