Multimedia Production Internship

Job Description

About the Company

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962. Headquartered in Washington D.C., its primary mission is to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. It has grown significantly to become one of the largest organizations of its kind, employing approximately 200 staff members, including over 120 analysts who focus on international security dynamics worldwide.

CSIS actively embraces diversity and inclusion, seeking to employ a diverse group of people who embody their organizational values and encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups. They are an equal opportunity employer, ensuring employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Within CSIS, the iDeas Lab is an award-winning creative and digital production department. This lab is responsible for enhancing CSIS’s policy research and analysis through audio, video, design, and web products. It operates as a highly collaborative creative environment, structured around three main sub-teams: video/audio production, web development, and design. The iDeas Lab partners with renowned foreign policy experts and researchers to tell compelling public policy stories. Examples of their work can be found on the CSIS website (podcasts, Dracopoulos iDeas Lab) and YouTube channel.

Job Description: Multimedia Production Internship (iDeas Lab)

This is a full-time (35 hours/week), paid multimedia production internship within the iDeas Lab at CSIS, located in Washington D.C. The internship is structured to provide aspiring professionals with practical experience, hard-skill building, and the opportunity to expand their professional portfolios.

Duration & Schedule:
The internship requires a commitment from mid-June 2025 to early September 2025, implying a duration of approximately three months.

Compensation:
The position is paid hourly, commensurate with the intern’s educational background:
• $17.50/hour for current undergraduate hires.
• $18.50/hour for hires with a bachelor’s degree.
• $19.50/hour for hires with a master’s degree.

Role Summary:
The multimedia production intern will primarily support the multimedia producers, focusing on video and audio production assignments. The role involves contributing to a wide range of creative efforts across various CSIS issue areas, working closely with the entire iDeas Lab department. The ideal candidate is a creative, energetic, self-starter with a passion for video and a strong desire to experience different facets and phases of digital media production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serving as the primary video editor for CSIS vertical video series, such as “Asked and Answered,” and YouTube versions of various CSIS podcasts.
• Producing videos for CSIS video series including “The ReCap” and “Testify.”
• Assisting with studio set-up and editing of video interviews.
• Sourcing B-roll and music for CSIS video products, and providing assistance with pre-production research as needed.
• Editing full-length podcast episodes and other audio features using Adobe Audition.
• Curating video and audio content for CSIS websites, social media platforms, and other content delivery networks.
• Assisting other iDeas Lab sub-teams (developers, producers, and designers) with various tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience Requirements:
Strong candidates for this internship should possess:
• A B.A./B.S. in a relevant field, or be a rising senior pursuing such a degree.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
The role operates within a typical office environment, with moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit:
1. A cover letter.
2. A resume.
3. A link to a portfolio or samples of past work.

Applications must be submitted through the CSIS website’s careers portal (https://careers.csis.org).
The application deadline is April 25, 2025.