Archive Intern

Democracy Now! Internships are paid, 20 hour per week, temporary work placements to help students, people early in their careers and career changers gain entry-level skills and experience in the fields of archiving, digital media, education, fundraising and translation in a non-profit setting. Find out more about the Internship Program.

The Democracy Now!’s Archive internship program is an exciting opportunity to learn about the field of audio-visual archiving and preservation in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment. Composed of over 70,000 media items, the archive contains books, photographs, artifacts and audio-visual materials such as field recordings, oral histories, interviews, and news footage from the 1980s to today. An integral part of daily operations and production of Democracy Now!, the archive is also used as a resource by researchers, filmmakers, artists and educators. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in media archives in a busy newsroom environment. The Intern works closely with the Democracy Now! Production team and Archivist.

Session Dates

• September 2025 – June 2026

Activities

• Catalog incoming video created by Democracy Now! producers and other independent media and news organizations
• Process paper, book collections and magnetic tape
• Digitize analog media
• Create tags and descriptive metadata for media asset management system
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Democracy Now! and commitment to its mission
• Experience with basics of video and audio editing
• Proficiency with Mac OS X, Linux and Office suite or equivalent
• Knowledge of relational database platforms
• Familiarity with video codecs and open source audio-visual tools preferred
• Knowledge of current events is helpful
• Authorization to work in the US

Compensation

• $20 per hour

To Apply

Applications must be received no later than July 28, 2025. To apply, please complete the form below and upload the following:

• A complete chronological resume
• A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from the internship

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

We discourage the use of generative artificial intelligence to create application materials for this position and give preference to candidates who submit applications that showcase their own voice and writing.

Other Information

• This is a part-time, 20 hour per week, New York City based position with in person work requirements.
• All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.

No phone calls, please.