Video Production Intern
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a part-time, unpaid remote Video Production Intern to assist the Switchboard team with educational video content creation and digital storytelling.
- Role
- Video Production Intern
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) / Switchboard
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Design & Creative
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a motivated intern to join the Switchboard Innovation and Digital Access (IDiA) team for a 4-5 month structured learning experience. This internship focuses on video editing, digital storytelling, and educational content creation to support refugee resettlement initiatives. The intern will receive mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in production workflows, accessibility standards, and the integration of technology in humanitarian services. The role is designed to complement academic studies and provides opportunities to build a professional portfolio.
What you'll do
- Shadow the IDiA team during educational and tech tutorial video production.
- Practice video editing tasks such as trimming clips, captioning, and graphic insertion.
- Organize project assets and participate in collaborative team brainstorming sessions.
- Research and test new technologies for use in the Technology in Resettlement Community of Practice.
- Complete a final portfolio project documenting lessons learned throughout the internship.
What it takes
- Current student or recent graduate in communications, design, film, social work, or a related field.
- Ability to provide documentation from an academic institution.
- Interest in refugee resettlement and the role of digital tools in community support.
- Willingness to learn video editing tools such as CapCut, KineMaster, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow guided production workflows.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This is an unpaid internship position structured for educational benefit, which may qualify for academic credit depending on university requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is this internship paid?
No, this is an unpaid internship position structured specifically for educational benefit and skill development.
What is the expected time commitment?
The internship requires a part-time commitment of 10–15 hours per week over a duration of 4-5 months.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to current students or recent graduates in communications, design, film, social work, or related fields who can provide academic documentation.
Can I receive academic credit for this role?
Yes, the internship is designed to complement academic studies and may qualify for academic credit depending on your specific university requirements.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC) / Switchboard's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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