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Enterprise Operations Software Internship

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Join us for a 12-week paid summer internship designed to let you apply your classroom learnings to ... Controls the narrative in a way that is transparent, builds credibility and confidence. Intern ...

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Brand + Motion Designer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$62K - $85K/yr

Whether it is elevating a brand, shaping a narrative, defining a reputation, navigating a crisis ... Oversees and guides interns. Project & Time Management * Owns assigned tasks (e.g. understanding ...

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Brand + Motion Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Whether it is elevating a brand, shaping a narrative, defining a reputation, navigating a crisis ... Oversees and guides interns. Project & Time Management * Owns assigned tasks (e.g. understanding ...

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Brand + Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Whether it is elevating a brand, shaping a narrative, defining a reputation, navigating a crisis ... Oversees and guides interns. Project & Time Management * Owns assigned tasks (e.g. understanding ...

Precision

Brand + Motion Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Whether it is elevating a brand, shaping a narrative, defining a reputation, navigating a crisis ... Oversees and guides interns. Project & Time Management * Owns assigned tasks (e.g. understanding ...

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Intern - Police

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

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Intern - Police

Mount Pleasant, SC

$14.25 - $19/hr

The College Student Internship is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate ... Prepare statistical and narrative reports and correspondence based on research or on special ...

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Visual Story Teller

Sarasota, FL · On-site

Collaborate closely with editors, writers, designers, and creative leadership to develop visual ... Occasionally guide contributors, interns, freelancers, or community partners on visual storytelling ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship narrative designer in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Internship Narrative Designer, you can expect to work closely with senior narrative designers, writers, and game developers to help craft engaging stories and dialogue for video games or interactive media. Your daily tasks may include brainstorming story ideas, writing character backstories, editing scripts, and participating in team meetings to discuss narrative direction. You'll often collaborate with artists and programmers to ensure the narrative aligns with visual and gameplay elements. This hands-on experience is a valuable opportunity to build your portfolio and gain insight into the creative process behind game development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship narrative designer?

To thrive as an Internship Narrative Designer, you need a solid grasp of storytelling, creative writing, and basic knowledge of game design principles, often supported by coursework or a portfolio of relevant work. Familiarity with interactive narrative tools such as Twine, Inkle, or game engines like Unity or Unreal is advantageous. Strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability are essential soft skills for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and incorporating feedback. These skills are crucial to creating engaging, cohesive narratives that enhance the player's experience and support the overall vision of a game.

What is an internship narrative designer?

An Internship Narrative Designer is an entry-level or temporary role in the video game or interactive media industry focused on crafting stories, dialogues, and narrative structures. Interns in this position work closely with senior narrative designers and writers to develop characters, plotlines, and in-game lore, often helping to bring the game's world and story to life. This role provides hands-on experience in collaborative storytelling, scriptwriting, and understanding how narrative elements integrate with gameplay. It's an excellent opportunity for aspiring writers to gain industry insights and build a professional portfolio.
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[Fall 2026] Exhibition Design Internship

Whitney Museum of American Art

New York, NY • On-site

Internship

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The program will begin on September 15, 2026, and end on December 5, 2026. Participants must be available Monday through Friday for nine consecutive weeks, five days per week. Interns are assigned to a specific department at the Museum for the duration of the internship.
For more information, including information on eligibility requirements, please visit our internships page.
The application window for our Fall 2026 Ostrover Family Academic Internship is now open through August 14. Please note that all candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and as such, some opportunities may close before the deadline.
The Whitney seeks an Exhibition Design intern for Fall 2026.
Expected Projects & Assignments
  • Interns will participate in departmental design charrettes and meetings with exhibition curators to review design concepts and art layouts as well as planning meetings involving colleagues across the institution (via Zoom and in-person)
  • Interns will also assist in making art layouts, scaled maquettes of the artwork, study models, full scale mockups and presentation materials
  • When possible, interns will observe and assist on the floor during construction and installation

Skills & Qualifications
  • Enrolled in architecture, exhibition design, or set design program
  • 2D and 3D Drafting Skills Required
  • Facility with building both study and finish models
  • Ability to think abstractly and creatively Concern for details
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects
  • When applying, candidates must provide their portfolio as a PDF along with their resume and essay
  • Undergraduates and graduates currently enrolled in accredited academic year programs are eligible
  • While a demonstrated interest in art and art history is preferred, students in all majors are encouraged to apply
  • Previous museum experience is not required

Provided Training
  • Interns will be exposed to the process of how exhibitions are realized from conception to installation and the role of Exhibition Design in that process
  • Interns will work alongside designers and curators to develop an exhibition's narrative and environment
  • Interns will learn the tools designers use to communicate spatial and conceptual ideas to curators and the larger institution
  • Training in developing scaled models of the art work, working with architectural models of the exhibition, developing larger mock ups, developing architectural drawings, and looking critically at art layout in terms of the curatorial narrative

Outcomes
  • Learning the skills to help assess art checklists, developing three-dimensional thinking with 2D and 3D work, learning the fundamentals of exhibition design planning. Gaining insight from how a large museum of this scale works and how other departments affect exhibition design.

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, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, 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.

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