About the role#
The Tech Interactive is seeking a creative intern to help transform hands-on STEM experiences into engaging social media content. This role provides an opportunity to apply storytelling, digital media, and communication skills within a museum and non-profit educational environment. You will work alongside marketing and education professionals to develop content that highlights science, technology, engineering, and design for diverse audiences.
What you'll do#
- Produce content that aligns with organizational brand standards and audience engagement goals.
- Create and edit short-form videos for TikTok, producing approximately 3 to 5 pieces per week.
- Translate STEM concepts into accessible, engaging, and audience-friendly content.
- Capture footage of exhibits, engineering challenges, and educational programs.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure educational accuracy.
- Monitor social media trends and emerging formats to inform content strategy.
- Analyze content performance metrics and share insights and recommendations.
- Support community management by interacting with audiences and fostering online engagement.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate status in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media, Film, Education, or a STEM-related field.
- Strong interest in social media, digital storytelling, and content creation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Curiosity about science, technology, engineering, design, or informal learning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience includes creating content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, and familiarity with video editing software such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 16 to December 4, 2026).
- Schedule: 15 to 20 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Physical requirements: Frequently moves objects up to 50 pounds.
About The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center based in San Jose, California. It operates as a nonprofit organization with approximately 219 employees. The facility offers 130,000 square feet of space for hands-on activities, design challenges, and exhibits on topics like robotics and climate change. It also hosts the largest dome IMAX theater on the West Coast and runs educational programs such as The Tech Challenge.
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