Digital Animation Internship Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

This internship opportunity is only available to graduate students currently enrolled at select APA Internal Internship Program academic partner institutions: Howard University, Montclair State University, or University of Virginia. Applications from students outside of these academic institutions will not be considered.

About the Office & Position

Psychology Team, Education Unit, Child and Adolescent Learning and Well-Being

The American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Film Editing Intern to support the development of short-form educational, informational, and promotional videos. These videos aim to communicate psychological science in ways that promote child and adolescent learning, development, and well-being.

This is a great opportunity for students passionate about storytelling, education, and media production to gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edit short videos using APA-provided footage, graphics, and audio
• Collaborate with APA staff to shape compelling narratives from interviews and research content
• Add titles, transitions, and basic motion graphics to enhance viewer engagement
• Ensure final videos are optimized for web and social media platforms
• Assist with organizing and archiving video assets
• Interns will generally be expected to work for a minimum of 10 hours (including approximately 1 hour of Internal Internship Programming) per week. Specific hour-to-academic credit ratios will be agreed upon between the intern’s university and the APA hiring team.

Expected Learning Objectives & Professional Advancement Opportunities:

• Strengthen storytelling skills by transforming interview footage and research-based content into clear, engaging, and audience-centered narratives
• Apply principles of digital media production to optimize video content for web and social media platforms, including pacing, formatting, and audience engagement strategies
• Build collaboration and communication skills through iterative feedback cycles with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven organization
• Gain experience in media asset management, including organizing, archiving, and maintaining video content for efficient production workflows

Required Qualifications:

• Ideal Candidates Are:
  • Students studying Film, Television and Digital Media, Art and Design, Journalism, or Recording Arts and Production
  • Proficient in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro)
  • Comfortable working with audio, B-roll, and interview footage
  • Organized, communicative, and open to feedback
• Preferred Skills (Not Required):
  • Experience with motion graphics or animation
  • Familiarity with captioning and accessibility standards
  • Interest in educational or nonprofit media
• We are currently only accepting applications only for interns who are (1) in graduate school [Master’s or PhD], (2) able to receive academic credit from their school for their internship; (3) able to commit to a full year [September 2026-May 2027]; and (4) living/working in an APA-approved state (Internships at APA).
• Enrollment at an APA Internal Internship Program academic partner institution (Howard University, Montclair State University, or University of Virginia) is required.

Job Location - Remote: APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming. 

To apply for our internship program, click on the “Apply Now” button. APA requests a cover letter and resume as attachments with all applications. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we request that students combine all application materials into one document (i.e. PDF) before submitting their application. Please note that we are not able to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any questions, please email internship@apa.org. 

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.