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SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERN, BROAD INSTITUTE OF MIT AND
HARVARD, OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, SPRING 2026
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-January through
mid-May 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 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 (formerly known as Twitter), 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 film, 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
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.