Social Media Video Production Intern - Spring 2027

Broad Institute • Cambridge, MA

4d • $18 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard’s Office of Communications is seeking an undergraduate student to join its Communications team as a Social Media Video Production Intern from mid-January through mid-May 2027. The intern will help strategize, develop, implement, and maintain science-focused video content across social media channels, and help monitor and advise social media strategies to maintain brand consistency. The role also supports engagement measurement through metrics and analytics and involves collaboration with scientists, science writers, video producers, and graphics specialists to create original content.

This is a paid, hybrid position for 15 hours per week, scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. The intern must reside in New England and be able to commute to the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for partial hours on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Social and Visual Media and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in visual media, communications, or marketing, with an interest in social media; graduate students may also be considered.
• Familiarity and experience creating short-form videos for Instagram Reels.
• Experience with video editing software or apps.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective audiences, and how each platform can be used in different scenarios.
• Ability to interact professionally with a variety of Broad employees.
• Flexibility and ability to manage deadline-driven projects to completion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to work 15 hours per week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, including partial hours onsite on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.
• Must reside in New England and be able to commute to Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Manager of Social and Visual Media to develop, execute, and continuously refine social media strategy, focused on short video creation, across platforms including Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
• Create short videos focused on science and community for Broad social media channels.
• Assist in creating strategy, posting to, and monitoring all social media feeds.
• Work proactively with the Communications group to plan social media efforts around individual stories, events, and related content.
• Provide metrics and analytics to measure engagement.
• Collaborate with scientists, science writers, video producers, and graphics specialists to create original content.
• Perform other communications duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• At least 13 paid holidays
• Winter closure
• Paid time off
• Parental and family care leave
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed