What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Video Production Intern, Office of Communications, Summer 2025 position at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard?
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student to join the Communications team as a Social Media Video Production intern mid-May through August 2025. 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, 35 hours a week. Candidates must be local to New England and must have availability to work onsite at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The pay rate for the position is $22/hr.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with 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, TikTok, X, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
- 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 a degree in the field of visual media, communications, or marketing, with an interest in social media
- 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
Applicants must be available to work 35 hours a week between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm EST. The candidate must have availability to work onsite at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The Broad Institute will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and video and/or social media work examples (class assignments are acceptable) by April 16, 2025 via email to Allison Colorado at adougher@broadinstitute.org.
Salary : $22
