Social Media Video Production Intern - Spring 2027

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

13 paid holidays

Winter closure

Job summary

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking a Social Media Video Production Intern for the Spring 2027 term. This paid, hybrid role requires 15 hours per week and onsite presence in Cambridge, MA, with availability on Wednesdays/Thursdays.

You will work under the Senior Manager of Social and Visual Media, producing short videos and supporting strategy across multiple channels. You will collaborate with scientists, writers, video producers, and graphics specialists to deliver engaging

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in visual media, communications, or marketing with an interest in social media.
• Familiarity and experience in creating short-form videos for Instagram Reels.
• Experience with video editing software or apps.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, audiences, and optimal usage scenarios.
• Ability to interact professionally with Broad employees.
• Flexible and able to manage deadline-driven projects to completion.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine social media strategy, focusing on short videos across platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Facebook).
• Create short science-focused videos for Broad channels.
• Assist in posting and monitoring all social feeds and engagement.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to plan social efforts around stories and events.
• Perform other communications duties as required.

Skills

Short-form video creation

Video editing

Social media strategy

Interpersonal communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree (visual media/communications/marketing)

Job description

Description & Requirements

SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN, BROAD INSTITUTE OF MIT AND HARVARD, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, SPRING 2027

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-January through mid-May 2027. 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 pay range for this position is $18-22/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.

BENEFITS

• 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

DESCRIPTION & BASE PAY INFORMATION

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.

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.