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National Geographic Media Archives Intern, Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, enrolled in an accredited college, self-motivated, organized, and available full-time. Must provide housing and reliable transport in D.C. Unrestricted work authorization required.
  • You will assist in content planning for asset ingestion, collaborate with an archivist on transporting photography, curate digital assets, and improve legacy document accessibility through scanning.

Requirements

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical and organized
  • Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment
  • Adept at learning new software
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Learn how to plan and prepare content for ingest into our assessment management systems
  • Work alongside an archivist to expedite ongoing projects of packing and transporting physical photography assets
  • Gain an understanding of our best practices for curating digital assets
  • Help improve accessibility of legacy documents by scanning documentation such as Shotsheets and footage declarations

FAQs

What is the duration of the National Geographic Media Archives Intern position?

The approximate dates of this internship are from May/June 2025 through August/September 2025.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The internship requires full availability from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET, totaling 40 hours each week.

Is a cover letter required for this internship application?

Yes, a cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Media Archives Intern position is required.

What are the preferred qualifications for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include a background in Digital Asset Management and experience handling older physical mediums such as film negatives and slides.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

It is preferred that applicants are in their Junior or Senior year and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science or a related field.

Are candidates required to provide their own housing?

Yes, candidates must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area.

Can current Disney interns apply for this internship?

Current Disney interns may apply, but they can only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include strong oral and written communication, analytical and organizational abilities, the capacity to handle multiple projects, self-motivation, and adaptability in learning new software.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this internship in Washington D.C. is $22.00 per hour.

Are there any age requirements to apply for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this internship.

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