About the role#
The American Psychological Association is looking for a Film Editing Intern to help create short-form educational and marketing videos. You will help communicate psychological science to support child and adolescent well-being. This role is intended for students who want hands-on experience in media production within a mission-driven organization.
What you'll do#
- Edit short videos using provided footage, graphics, and audio.
- Work with staff to turn interviews and research into clear narratives.
- Add titles, transitions, and basic motion graphics to keep viewers engaged.
- Prepare final videos for web and social media.
- Organize and archive video assets.
What you'll need#
- Current student in Film, Television and Digital Media, Art and Design, Journalism, or Recording Arts and Production.
- Proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Comfort working with audio, B-roll, and interview footage.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, plus a willingness to accept feedback.
- Experience with motion graphics, animation, or accessibility standards like captioning is a plus.
- An interest in nonprofit or educational media.
Location & details#
- This internship is remote for the Spring 2027 term.
- This is a part-time, unpaid position, though academic credit is available.
- Remote work is not permitted from the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, and Wyoming.
About American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is a professional organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1892, it represents psychologists across the United States. The organization supports researchers, educators, and clinicians through 54 subfields of psychology. It maintains a membership of over 157,000 individuals.
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