Social Media Video Production Intern

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard invites an undergraduate student to join the Communications team as a Social Media Video Production intern for fall 2025. This paid, hybrid role offers 15 hours per week at $18 per hour, with on-site availability in Cambridge, MA.

You’ll help strategize, develop, and maintain science-focused content across Instagram Reels and other channels, reporting to the Senior Manager of Social and Visual Media.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in visual media, communications, or marketing.
• Experience creating short-form videos for Instagram Reels.
• Experience with video editing software.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and audiences.
• Strong teamwork and deadline management.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine social media strategy for short videos.
• Create short science-focused videos for Broad channels.
• Assist in posting and monitoring social feeds.
• Collaborate with Communications to plan stories and events.
• Perform other communications duties as required.

Skills

Short-form video

Instagram Reels

Social media strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad in visual media

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for an undergraduate student to join the Communications team as a Social Media Video Production intern mid-September through mid-December 2025. The Social Media Video Production intern reports to the Senior Manager of Social and Visual Media and will help strategize, develop, implement, and maintain social media video content across various social media channels, such as Instagram Reels, with a focus on scientific content. The intern will also help monitor and advise social media strategies and ensure that there is brand consistency across all social media platforms. They will provide metrics and analytics for measuring engagement; collaborate with scientists, science writers, video producers, and graphics specialists to create original content. This is a paid, hybrid position, 15 hours a week. Candidates must be local to New England and must have availability to work partial hours on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays onsite at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA. The starting pay rate for this position is $18/hr.

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 a variety of platforms (including Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook)
• Create short videos with a focus on science and community for Broad social media channels
• Assist in creating strategy, posting and monitoring of all social media feeds
• Work proactively with the Communications group to plan social media efforts around individual stories, events, and related content
• Other communications duties as required

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of visual media, communications, or marketing, with an interest in social media. Graduate students may also be considered.
• Familiarity and experience in creating short-form videos for Instagram Reels
• Experience with video editing software or apps
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective audience, and how each platform can be utilized in different scenarios
• The ability to interact professionally with a variety of Broad employees
• Must be flexible and able to manage deadline-driven projects to completion
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Must be available to work 15 hours a week between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm EST. The candidate must have availability to work partial hours on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA.

Applicants must reside in New England, with the ability to commute to Cambridge, MA.

The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 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; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.