About the Role & Program
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
...Job Summary: The Security K9 Manager will lead the Disneyland Resort Canine (K9) program, provide specialized and expert knowledge, and train and lead the hourly Cast Members assigned as Canine Handlers, trainers, and Working Leads. Responsibilities : Under...
...esthetician/lash artist looking for a long-term role in a stable and positive environment. As a leader in the brow, lash & skincare industry we are seeking a candidate that is willing to work at least 25 hours a week. We are open Tuesday through Saturday with appointment...
...Description Quality Program Manager RN - Oncology @ Swedish First Hill Full time Day shift Fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you...
...Position: Intern - Video Content CLTFC Department: Digital Media Latest Videos next stay Reporting Relationship: Reports... ...content. The ideal candidate should have experience shooting and editing video content on a consistent, fast-paced basis. This role...
Fire Alarm Design Consultant Location Columbia, MD : Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939...