Digital Media Internship

Museum of Science Internships • Boston, MA

8d • $19 - $19

About The Position

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
Through transformative learning experiences and impactful service initiatives, we inspire lifelong advocates for science. By creating meaningful opportunities and building strong pathways, we aim to make each interaction within our internship and volunteer programs a gateway to networking, attracting and retaining talent. Embracing the values of everyone, service, learning, connection, and boldness, we empower individuals of all ages to contribute to our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development.
The Digital Media Intern supports the PreK–12 education team as we work to inspire the next generation of problem solvers through engineering-focused STEM curriculum. Your contributions to media production, organization, and distribution help ensure our stories, resources, and learning experiences reach educators and students in meaningful ways.

Requirements

• Organization and attention to detail to accurately log, label, back up, and manage video, photo, and graphic assets across multiple platforms and storage systems.
• Foundational media experience or readiness to learn, including familiarity with video/photo production.
• Collaboration and Community: with the ability to work effectively as part of a production team, communicate clearly, and contribute to shared problem-solving during live shoots and post-production workflows.
• Commitment to Excellence and Integrity: including following established protocols, respecting equipment and digital assets, and taking responsibility for producing reliable, high-quality work.
• Creativity and Innovation: with curiosity about media production, post-production, and asset management, and a willingness to learn new tools, workflows, and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support successful media productions by assisting on video and photo shoots in both on-site and field settings, helping ensure productions run smoothly and on schedule.
• Prepare media for post-production by logging, labeling, backing up, and organizing video and photo assets so they are secure, searchable, and ready for editing.
• Set up organized post-production projects by importing media and creating clean, well-structured project files that allow for efficient editing and easy handoff to team members.
• Maintain an accessible digital media library by reviewing, tagging, and uploading media from multiple storage sources into the Digital Asset Management system, ensuring assets are easy to find and share.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed