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.
Ready to Apply?
Provide an accessible link to your editor's reel. If it is password protected, please provide the password along with the link.
Submit your resume and cover letter.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendations by working professionals in the industry who can speak to your editing ability.
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 Bureau