Internships

Are you motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic? Consider becoming a USAGM intern! We offer numerous virtual and in-person internships within the Broadcasting and Program Support areas.

Broadcasting Internships

Internships within USAGM Networks.

• Research and production of daily audio/video programming
• Composition of special reports
• Research for stories or profiles, news events, features, and special topics
• Camera work
• Interviews
• Logging
• Transcription
• Organizing footage
• Collection of b-roll
• Writing
• Editing audio/video, mobile, and social media

Program Support Internships

Internships within USAGM Program Support Offices: Administration, Contracts, Public Affairs & Relations, Human Resources, Graphics, and Research.

• Research
• Writing/Policy
• Graphics
• Analyzing Data
• Preparing Reports
• Data Cleansing

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university
• US Citizenship or have lived in the U.S. for three (3) consecutive years
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• An explorer’s mindset and a willingness to learn

Location

Washington, D.C.

Compensation

Voluntary and unpaid (though a transportation stipend is provided).

Benefits

• Provides “real world” experience in a diverse and dynamic international broadcast network
• Enhanced skills, training, and mentorship

Schedule

• A typical internship runs 10-12 weeks with students working 20-35 hours a week
• If targeting a specific internship period, recommend applying in January-March for summer internships, in May-June for fall internships, and October-November for spring internships
• Allow 4-5 weeks for processing paperwork

Testimonials from Past Interns

Jeong Park, University of California, Los Angeles – Office of Public Affairs: This internship provided an abundance of opportunities to use and improve my writing, multimedia, and communication skills. In just ten weeks, I did so much: helping to edit the organization’s annual report, organizing materials for World Press Freedom Day, and promoting BBG networks’ impactful multimedia projects (that’s just a few of many examples!).

Cassandra Fernandez, The George Washington University – Office of Public Affairs: Working with the Public Affairs team at the BBG has been an amazing experience! Everyone in the office, as well as the entire organization, is so welcoming and always willing to help or chat about any questions or interests you might have. I also appreciated how they involve you as much as possible and you are treated as an important member of the team.

Josh Mays, George Washington University – Office of Public Affairs Intern: This internship was a fantastic experience! The people are wonderful, the atmosphere is motivating, and I was able to learn a lot about U.S. foreign policy and world affairs while helping out the office. It was very different from the stereotypical internship experience — my views and ideas were respected and I was given enjoyable, significant assignments.

Greg Saperstein, American University – Office of Public Affairs Intern: The BBG is a great place to work. Regardless of the office you work in, everyone, even from other offices, says hi to you in the hallways. I definitely think what I learned here will benefit me in the future; the tools I used and the lessons I had learned proved to be invaluable.

Rachel Goetz, University of California San Diego – Office of Public Affairs Intern: My experience with BBG continues to give me an understanding of how life outside of my “school bubble” works. This opportunity is exciting and interactive, putting current events into perspective through an international and communication lens. Not only is this internship extending my worldview, it is also helping me focus my career goals into what I am passionate about in a hands-on setting.