Digital Media Internship

Museum of Science, Boston

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

About Our Internship Programs

Through transformative learning experiences and impactful service initiatives, we inspire lifelong advocates for science. By creating meaningful opportunities and building strong pathways, we aim to make each interaction within our internship and volunteer programs a gateway to networking, attracting and retaining talent. Embracing the values of everyone, service, learning, connection, and boldness, we empower individuals of all ages to contribute to our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development.

Why We Need You

The Digital Media Intern supports the PreK–12 education team as we work to inspire the next generation of problem solvers through engineering-focused STEM curriculum. Your contributions to media production, organization, and distribution help ensure our stories, resources, and learning experiences reach educators and students in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Support successful media productions by assisting on video and photo shoots in both on-site and field settings, helping ensure productions run smoothly and on schedule.
• Prepare media for post-production by logging, labeling, backing up, and organizing video and photo assets so they are secure, searchable, and ready for editing.
• Set up organized post-production projects by importing media and creating clean, well-structured project files that allow for efficient editing and easy handoff to team members.
• Maintain an accessible digital media library by reviewing, tagging, and uploading media from multiple storage sources into the Digital Asset Management system, ensuring assets are easy to find and share.

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Collaboration and Community : with the ability to work effectively as part of a production team, communicate clearly, and contribute to shared problem-solving during live shoots and post-production workflows.
• Commitment to Excellence and Integrity : including following established protocols, respecting equipment and digital assets, and taking responsibility for producing reliable, high-quality work.
• Creativity and Innovation : with curiosity about media production, post-production, and asset management, and a willingness to learn new tools, workflows, and approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail to accurately log, label, back up, and manage video, photo, and graphic assets across multiple platforms and storage systems.
• Foundational media experience or readiness to learn, including familiarity with video/photo production.

How We Work-Our Values

• Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.
• Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve.
• Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.
• Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals.

Application Timeline

• Applications close March 6th
• Round 2 responses occur March 13th through April 3rd
• Interviews occur April 19th through May 1st

Salary Range: $19 USD - $19 USD

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.