Spring Multimedia Intern

Foreign Policy; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Foreign Policy seeks a Spring Multimedia Intern to assist its social media and creative teams. The role includes drafting copy, editing video, and selecting photos, with collaboration on editorial projects. Prior video experience is required, and a strong interest in international affairs helps.

The internship is part-time and paid, with remote options available for nationwide applicants. Applicants should be able to synthesize complex information into engaging social posts and follow brand

Qualifications

• Interest in social media with ability to translate complex topics into engaging posts.
• Experience in video production and editing, with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of brand guidelines, typography, and image selection is a plus.
• Solid understanding of international relations and politics.
• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program.

Responsibilities

• Assist social media and creative teams with drafting copy for FP accounts.
• Edit video, select photos, and collaborate on editorial projects.
• Work with FP Live on pre-interview research and social clips when needed.

Skills

Social media

Video production

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Brand guidelines

International relations awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Spring Multimedia Intern

Foreign Policy magazine (FP) is recruiting a spring multimedia intern. The intern will assist our social media and creative teams. Work will include drafting copy for FP's social media accounts, editing video, selecting photos, and collaborating with both teams on editorial projects. The intern's duties may also include occasional collaboration with FP Live, our live journalism platform, for pre-interview research and social clips. Previous video experience is required.

We are a collaborative team; candidates should work well with others and be committed to FP's mission—explaining Washington to the world, and the world to Americans.

This is a part-time paid internship, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., New York, or Seattle, although remote applicants will be considered.

Previous Foreign Policy interns have gone on to full-time roles at prestigious media organizations around the world. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about journalism, geopolitics, and new media. Successful candidates will be passionate, curious, and collaborative.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in social media with the ability to synthesize complex information into engaging social posts
• Experience in video production and editing with a strong understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere Pro
• Background in visual communication; the ability to follow brand guidelines, including typography use and image selection, is a plus
• Solid understanding of international relations and politics
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's or master's program

Links to prior video work and/or portfolios are strongly encouraged. All applications must be submitted by November 20, 2026.

Location Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional LocationsTime Type Part time

Foreign Policy showcases the smartest ideas, analysis, and journalism on global affairs, reaching audiences around the world through its award-winning website, quarterly print magazine, podcasts, and video. Founded in 1970, FP is today a diversified multimedia company, including live events convening top leaders and decision-makers, a research and analytics division, and a thriving audio group.