Emerging Talent Communications Internship – Video (Fall 2026)

orchestra orchestraco.com Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

New York Junior Video Production

Entry-level Video Production role at orchestra. New York · no salary stated · we estimate $76,000–$103,000.

Estimated pay

orchestra has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$76,000 – $103,000

What the middle half of entry-level video production roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 169 postings that stated pay, median $86,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll help move video projects from planning through final edits
You’ll shoot photo and video for clients, events, and on-location work
You’ll edit content for digital and social channels with industry-standard tools
You’ll organize media files, schedules, and production workflows
You’ll join creative meetings and coordinate with paid and communications teams

What you bring

You’ll have graduated by the internship start and bring relevant prior experience
You can capture social and digital assets with DSLR cameras and an iPhone
You’re proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, and related software
You bring visual storytelling, communication, organization, and multitasking skills
You’re ready to learn new creative tools, techniques, and platforms

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career candidate focused on video production, content creation, digital storytelling, photography, or related work. You must commit to the full-time fall internship, based in New York or Washington, DC, with at least three office days each week. The listing gives mixed guidance on a college degree, but requires graduation by the start date and relevant prior experience.

From the employer

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence.

With more than 700 professionals across communications, marketing, public affairs, philanthropy, technology, consumer brands, real estate, hospitality, and culture, Orchestra delivers programs that span from high-level strategic counsel to tactical execution.

Orchestra is comprised of leading firms including BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR, as well as Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and helping our employees develop and grow throughout their careers.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Orchestra is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Fall 2026 Emerging Talent Post-Grad Communications Internship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity for recent college graduates that provides meaningful experience across strategic communications, media engagement, and brand storytelling.

Duration: August 25 – December 18, 2026
Location: Hybrid internship based in New York, NY or Washington, DC. Minimum 3 days per week in-office
Compensation: $18/hour

This internship offers the potential for permanent, full-time employment. While full-time opportunities may become available, they are not guaranteed and are contingent upon individual performance and the company's hiring needs at the time.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

VIDEO

This internship is part of Orchestra's Integrated Marketing practice area.

Interns in this practice area work alongside our creative team, our channels team and communications professionals to support video production and visual storytelling across a variety of industries and client types. You'll gain experience collaborating on productions from initial briefs through final delivery, including managing the pre-production process, capturing photo and video assets on-site with clients, and editing content for digital and social media platforms.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an interest in video production, content creation, video editing, digital storytelling, social media, photography, visual communications, or related fields.

Important Eligibility Requirement

To be considered, applicants must have already graduated (or have graduated before the internship begins) and have prior internship or relevant work experience in their selected practice area.

This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are able to commit fully to a full-time internship experience. While many successful candidates are recent college graduates, a college degree is not required. Candidates who have developed relevant skills through internships, professional work, apprenticeships, freelance work, or other hands-on experiences are encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
As an intern, you will:

Support video production projects from pre-production through post-production
Capture photo and video content for client and internal projects, including events and on-location productions
Edit video content for digital and social media platforms using industry-standard editing software
Assist with organizing media assets, production schedules, and project workflows
Participate in production meetings, creative brainstorming sessions, internal project briefings, and content shoots
Collaborate across creative, paid, and communications teams to support visual storytelling and integrated campaigns
Gain exposure to video production and creative content development in a fast-paced agency environment

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

A bachelor's degree (or a graduation date prior to the internship start date)
Prior internship or relevant work experience in video production, content creation, social media, communications, marketing, or a related field
Experience capturing photo and video content using DSLR cameras and iPhone for digital and social media platforms
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom), Final Cut Pro, and other relevant software
Strong creative thinking, visual storytelling, and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with creative, paid, social and communications teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Digital fluency and eagerness to learn new creative tools, production techniques, and platforms
A strong interest in video production, content creation, digital storytelling, or related fields

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, please submit:

Resume (1-2 pages)

Highlight relevant professional, academic, internship, volunteer, or extracurricular experience.

Application Form

In lieu of a cover letter, candidates should select one practice area of interest and complete a brief essay (500 words or less) describing how their experiences have prepared them for success in that area and why they are interested in pursuing a career in the field.

Application Deadline

Friday, August 7th, 2026

Due to application volume, we are unable to respond to all submissions. We will reach out directly to candidates selected for interviews. We kindly ask that you do not call, email, or contact us to confirm receipt of your application or inquire about your status.

Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

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