Spring Multimedia Intern

Kaplan International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Foreign Policy invites spring multimedia interns to join FP’s social media and editorial teams. The intern will draft copy for FP’s social media accounts, edit video, select photos, and collaborate on editorial projects.

Occasional collaboration with FP Live for pre-interview research and social clips is possible. Remote nationwide internship with a preference for candidates in Washington, DC, New York, or Seattle; prior video experience is required, and a collaborative mindset is essential to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in social media; ability to synthesize information into engaging posts.
• Experience in video production and editing; strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro.
• Background in visual communication; ability to follow brand guidelines, including typography and image selection.
• 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 encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Draft copy for FP’s social media accounts.
• Edit video and select photos for editorial projects.
• Collaborate with social media and editorial teams on campaigns and stories.
• Assist FP Live with pre-interview research and social clips as needed.

Skills

Social media interest

Video production

Video editing

Brand guidelines adherence

Understanding of international relatio

Enrolled/recent graduate

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

Time Type

Part time

About Foreign Policy

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. Foreign Policy has been around since 1970, but we have the energy of a start‑up. FP staff—whether working in editorial, tech, or business—are driven by their curiosity about the world. We draw an immense sense of purpose in the work we do, which is to curate informed debates about the fast‑changing geopolitical world we all live in.