Remote Winter/Spring 2025 American Documentary Internships

Program Description
Interns will gain training and mentorship through our hands-on educational program, designed to provide a "behind-the-scenes" look at public media and the documentary field. We are committed to working with individual interns to meet their unique learning objectives by focusing on project/s throughout the duration of their internship.
 NOTE: We are not a production company.
  
These are the various departments of American Documentary|POV where internships are available:
Engagement, External Affairs/Communications, Series (POV).

Learning Objectives
- Interns will gain first-hand experience with non-fiction public media programming based on their career goals, including in department-specific placements alongside staff in Programming & Production, Marketing & Communications, Development/External Affairs or Engagement
- Interns will gain real world exposure to independent documentary cinema through screening, research, and writing projects
- Interns will network and establish professional contacts by attending virtual industry events with a wide range of stakeholders, such as filmmakers, funders and community partners

Key Expectations
- Discuss with Supervisor interests, career goals, and skill building objectives that can be met by completing a project/s over duration of their internship
- Participate in Monthly Professional Development Workshops/Sessions
- Attend department and larger staff meetings
- Commit to the full length of the internship program
- Provide feedback during and at the end of their internship about their experience as an American Documentary intern

Qualifications
- Detail-oriented
- Interested in documentary film and social issues, arts administration and communications
- Self-motivated
- Team player

Skills
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Research
- Writing
- Working with other interns and/or part-time staff as needed
- Department-specific editing experience as needed (graphic design, video editing, web design)

Commitment
- Winter/Spring: 16-weeks (18/hours per week), Monday-Friday from late January/early February through mid/late May.
NOTE: We are flexible with schedules as this is a remote position and recognize time differences depending on location. Schedules will be discussed and determined with your supervisor.

Compensation & Benefits
A monthly subsistence stipend available; college credit can be arranged. Additional benefits include monthly professional development opportunities, cohort virtual meetups, and networking opportunities. Non-students and recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. 

American Documentary, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

For more information about AmDoc, check out our website at: amdoc.org