Job Description

National Geographic Editorial Video Intern, Summer 2026

Join us for the opportunity to join the National Geographic as an editorial video intern! The National Geographic Media Editorial Video Department produces engaging, highly visual social video and digital interactive editorial content across multiple platforms. We are made up of motivated and creative producers and editors with a shared passion for innovative visual storytelling and the National Geographic brand. If you are deeply curious about the world and are actively engaged and create authentically on social media platforms, then this role might be a phenomenal fit for you!

The approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through August 2026. This role reports directly to the Manager of Video and will work with National Geographic's producers, experts, and contributors to develop highly visual, journalistically sound experiences. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Video Intern, Summer 2026 position is required in order to be considered for the opportunity. Be sure to include any links or examples of personal video projects to your application, if applicable.

What You Will Do

You will collaborate with immersive producers on the development and production of short form digital and social video content for National Geographic Media. The position requires excellent storytelling skills, technical expertise, collaboration with staff and external contributors, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and participate in digital editorial content production across multiple platforms and formats including social video and digital video formats. Responsibilities may include reviewing footage, collaborating with colleagues, researching freelance and contract talent, pitching short-form content ideas, and scripting/editing/producing video content.
• Produce and edit at least one short form video for publication on a National Geographic distribution platform.
• Learn and apply audience-centric analytics to assess content performance against internal benchmarks and key performance indicators.
• Participate in team-level creative ideation, education/training opportunities, and strategic discussions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong interest in video journalism, social media content creation and emerging technology
• Strong command of social platforms, especially YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and experience creating content for these platforms
• Ability to collaborate with a team of writers, editors, designers, and producers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software and video editing

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing.
• Previous experience and enthusiasm for social media video content and audience engagement on TikTok and Instagram.
• Familiarity with other social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter/X
• Awareness of successful content creators for potential partnerships

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Film Studies or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Required Documents

• A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Video Intern, Summer 2026 position is required. Be sure to include any links or examples of personal video projects to your application, if applicable.

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through August 2026
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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