Editorial and Production Intern

Public Opinion Productions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Opinion Productions in New York City is seeking an Editorial & Production Intern to support our research, reporting, and production teams. This role is ideal for a journalism student, graduate student, or recent graduate interested in investigative storytelling, digital media, documentary and explainer journalism.

Interns will contribute to the editorial process from idea to publication, researching stories, fact-checking scripts, visualizing data, assisting on shoots, and helping produce

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in journalism or related field.
• Excellent research, writing and fact-checking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating cameras is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct editorial research for videos, podcasts, and original reporting.
• Fact-check scripts, interview questions, and on-screen graphics.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and data visualization for editorial projects.
• Help write research briefs, background documents, and production materials.
• Pull archival footage, images, and supporting media for stories.
• Assist with camera operation and production on shoots as needed.
• Organize footage, production assets, and editorial resources.
• Monitor current events, cultural trends, and news relevant to upcoming stories.
• Collaborate closely with producers and editors throughout the production process.

Skills

Research

Writing

Fact-checking

Data visualization

Camera operation

Organization

Google Workspace

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Journalism

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, History, or Data Journalism

Tools

Google Workspace

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Public Opinion Productions is a fast-growing media company based in New York City. We create digital series - including Track Star and Public Opinion - that connect with large audiences through human storytelling about culture and how the world works. We are building for the future of digital media: creator-led, audience-first, and designed to resonate across platforms.

The Role

We are looking for an Editorial & Production Intern to support our research, reporting, and production teams. This role is ideal for a journalism student, graduate student, or recent graduate interested in investigative storytelling, digital media, documentary and explainer journalism.

Interns will contribute to the editorial process from idea to publication, researching stories, fact-checking scripts, visualizing data, assisting on shoots, and helping produce content that reaches millions of viewers across social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct editorial research for videos, podcasts, and original reporting
• Fact-check scripts, interview questions, and on-screen graphics
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and data visualization for editorial projects
• Help write research briefs, background documents, and production materials
• Pull archival footage, images, and supporting media for stories
• Assist with camera operation and production on shoots as needed
• Organize footage, production assets, and editorial resources
• Monitor current events, cultural trends, and news relevant to upcoming stories
• Collaborate closely with producers and editors throughout the production process

Experience & Skills

• Current undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, History, Data Journalism, or a related field
• Excellent research, writing, and fact-checking abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience operating cameras
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and basic production workflows
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or After Effects is a plus
• Interest in visual storytelling, data journalism, and documentary-style content
• Passion for culture, music, politics, and explaining how the world works

The base salary range for this role is $17/hr, and reflects our good faith estimate for this role. Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and other job-related factors.