SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN, BROAD INSTITUTE OF MIT AND HARVARD, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, FALL 2026
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-September through mid-December 2026. 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 starting pay rate for this position is $18/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.