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[Spring 2027] Digital Content Internship

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Paid, onsite digital content internship supporting the Whitney Museum’s video, web, and social media channels. The intern will help plan and produce short-form videos, conduct archival research, support exhibitions planning, livestreaming, transcription, and digital asset management. The role provides training in content strategy, media production, project management, and communications.
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The Whitney’s Academic Year Internship program offers a semester-long paid internship for rising Juniors and above (to include Graduate students) enrolled in an accredited academic program. The internship is in person and onsite. For spring 2027, interns commit between 16–21 hours per week over 10–12 weeks for a total of 176 hours. The official program dates will span from January 18-April 26, 2027. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship.  
 
The application window for our Spring 2027 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through November 9. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.      
 
For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our internships page.  
The Whitney seeks a Digital Content Intern for spring 2027. 
Digital Content oversees the Museum’s website, video, and social media channels. Interns will focus on content strategy and execution. We’re seeking an applicant with a strong interest in media production (video, photo, audio). 
Expected Projects & Assignments
  • Aid department in all aspects of content production for video, web, social
  • Pitch, plan, and create short-form videos for social media
  • Participate in department planning for upcoming exhibitions
  • Do archival and historical research for documentary-style video projects
  • Assist with livestreaming, interview transcription, and asset management
Skills & Qualifications
  • Must have experience using Adobe Creative Suite, notably Adobe Premiere
  • Passion for modern and contemporary art, storytelling, and media production
  • Eagerness to learn new skills quickly
  • Strong, clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Interest and previous experience with video and audio production
Provided Training
  • Approaches to digital content and strategy
  • Media production from inception to completion
  • Project and asset management
Outcomes
  • Learn to create impactful content that fulfills the Whitney’s mission and reaches audiences both online and at the Museum 
  • Production management and communication skills 
  • Experience as an effective member of a small team doing big things
Compensation
Interns will be paid a stipend of $3000.
Generous support for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns is provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.    
 
About the Whitney 
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. 
 
EEO Statement 
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

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