Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Video Editing Intern to join the Innovation and Digital Access (IDiA) team. The intern will work on video editing, digital storytelling, and educational content creation projects.
Duration & Schedule: The internship is 4-5 months long and has a flexible part-time schedule of 10-15 hours per week, ideally aligned with an academic term.
About the Internship: This internship offers a structured, mentorship-driven learning experience for individuals passionate about video editing, digital storytelling, and educational content creation. Interns will gain hands-on skills through guided projects, observation of Switchboard's IDiA team workflows, and personalized feedback.
Training Activities & Educational Assignments: Under the supervision of the Emerging Technology Coordinator, the intern will:
- Shadow the IDiA team as they produce educational and tech tutorial videos
- Practice video editing on content related to digital literacy, mobile apps, Virtual Reality tools, and other technologies used by newcomers and service providers
- Assist with tasks like trimming clips, adding captions, inserting simple graphics, and organizing project assets
- Complete guided exercises that simulate real-world editing workflows
- Participate in weekly learning sessions on storytelling, instructional clarity, and video accessibility
- Research and test new technologies for the team to use and integrate in the Technology in Resettlement Community of Practice
- Complete a final project that integrates lessons learned throughout the internship
- Shadow team members to observe content development, editing, and publishing processes
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and content reviews to gain exposure to collaborative planning
Supervision & Evaluation: The intern will be assigned a dedicated mentor for regular feedback and guidance. Progress will be evaluated based on learning objectives.
Learning Objectives:
- Able to edit and produce educational video content using beginner-to-intermediate workflows and tools such as CapCut, KineMaster, or DaVinci Resolve
- Apply core editing techniques such as cutting, sequencing, adding subtitles, and adapting content for accessibility and cultural clarity
- Learn about refugee resettlement and the role of digital tools in supporting newcomer integration
- Organize and manage project files following basic production standards, while building a small portfolio of practice projects
Eligibility:
- Current student or recent graduate in communications, design, film, social work, or a related field
- Must be able to provide documentation from an academic institution
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.