Intern - Media Productions
22 hours ago
Newark
Job Description Internship Description | Intern, Media Production – Summer 2026 Division | Learning & Engagement Department | Public Programs Reporting Relationship | Program & Media Producer Application Deadline: Must apply by March 26, 2026 This internship is supported by the Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program About The Newark Museum of Art: We acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Lenape, also known as the Delaware, upon which The Newark Museum of Art resides. We welcome everyone with inclusive experiences that spark curiosity and foster community. Founded in 1909 and located in New Jersey, The Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) is the state's largest museum and ranks twelfth nationally in terms of collection size. Global and diasporic, the collection includes more than 130,000 artworks, as well as significant holdings of science and natural history. From the ancient world to the art of today, NMOA boasts exceptional quality and depth in the Arts of Global Africa; Arts of Global Asia, featuring a renowned Tibetan collection and Buddhist altar; Arts of the Americas, with particular strength in Native American art; Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean, and Decorative Arts. Visitor-and community-centered, NMOA responds to the evolving needs and interests of the diverse publics it serves by offering exhibitions, programming, a research library, paid internships, and local and global partnerships. A four-acre campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House (1885); the Ward Carriage House (1868); the Old Stone School House (1784); and the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. NMOA has launched an era of transformation to create an engaged citizenry by reimagining the role of the art museum for the 21st century. Internship Summary: The Intern, Media Production supports the Museum’s public programs, events and digital engagement by assisting with the creation, capture, editing, and distribution of multimedia content. The intern works closely with the Program & Media Producer, Production Coordinator, and the rest of the Public Programs Department to document programs, camps, member events, and exhibition openings, and to help share this content across the Museum’s YouTube and social media platforms. Through hands-on involvement in live events and behind-the-scenes production, the intern will gain firsthand experience in how media production enhances museum programming and audience engagement beyond the galleries. As part of a summer internship cohort, the intern also engages with museum professionals and peers through structured programming, including lunchtime sessions, staff meetings, and other museum programs. Learning Objectives: By the end of this internship, the intern will: • Develop foundational skills in media production within a museum and cultural institution., • Gain experience capturing, editing, and sharing photo, video, and audio content for public programs and events., • Learn how media production supports storytelling, education, and audience engagement in museums., • Understand the workflow of live event production, including planning, set up, execution, and breakdown., • Build professional skills through collaboration with programs, media, and production staff and participation in cohort-based programming., • Contribute to the Museum’s commitment to a culture of inclusive excellence through accessible and engaging media practices. Responsibilities: • Assist with creating, capturing, editing, and sharing media during museum programs, camps, member events, and exhibition openings., • Support the posting and organization of content for the Museum’s YouTube channel and social media platforms., • Serve as a production assistant during programs and live events., • Work alongside the Programs team, Program & Media Producer, and Production Coordinator to set up and operate audiovisual equipment, including microphones, speakers, video monitors, projectors, lighting, and related technology., • Help organize, maintain, and inventory production equipment., • Participate in departmental meetings and assist with additional media- or program-related tasks as needed., • Present a summary of internship experience and key takeaways to museum leadership at the conclusion of the internship. Work Schedule & Duration: This internship is a part-time, onsite position, required to work onsite three (3) days per week. This position runs for ten (10) consecutive weeks, from June to August 2026. Attendance is required onsite for day and/or evening programs, notably on June 12, 13, 17, 25, 30, and July 8, 9, 15, 22, 25, and 29. Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes: • Undergraduate or graduate student, recent graduates (within one year of graduation)., • Major or focus in media production, film, communications, digital media, arts administration, or related fields preferred., • Experience or interest in video, audio, photography, or live event production a plus., • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content creation a plus., • Creative thinking and growth attitude., • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds., • Good presentation facilitation and written communication skills., • Comfort working occasional evenings or weekends for programs or events, as needed., • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook). Working Conditions/Physical Demands: • Ability to remain in a stationary period for extended periods of time, move about, access, and operate computer equipment., • Ability to occasionally lift and move up to fifteen (15) pounds., • Ability to move throughout the Museum’s offices, galleries, facilities, and meeting spaces to engage with staff, trustees, and external partners., • Ability to navigate accessible public and administrative areas of the Museum, including use of elevators. Rate: $20/hourly The Newark Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upholding this commitment, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, and termination. We embrace a culture of inclusive excellence, ensuring that people of all backgrounds, identities, or abilities are empowered to explore, learn, contribute, and engage with the arts. Since its founding in 1909, the Museum has been grounded in the belief that art and learning are for everyone. The Museum reaffirms its dedication to this inclusive vision, which has shaped its aspirations, actions, and policies for over a century. More information on the Newark Museum of Art’s commitment to a culture of inclusive excellence can be found here. The Newark Museum of Art is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As an integral part of this commitment, reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants and employees to support them in performing the essential functions of their roles, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the organization. For inquiries regarding reasonable accommodation, please contact .