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

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The Newark Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we can only contact those candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the open positions.