Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is seeking motivated graduate and advanced undergraduate students for Summer 2023 Internships. Our organization provides a collaborative environment where students from across the nation bring our mission to life: to advance and support interdisciplinary scientific research on the impact of digital media on child and adolescent health, development, and wellbeing; foster public awareness; promote policy that protects young people; and increase human capital in the field.
Interns have the opportunity to actualize our goal of helping young people lead healthy lives in a digital world by assisting with our programs, including planning and executing our webby-nominated Ask the Experts webinar series, reading and assessing scientific literature, analyzing public policy and legislation, and creating informative, engaging content for our digital platforms. This is in addition to attending weekly staff and intern meetings.
All internships are remote, and candidates should be authorized to work in the United States. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to jobs@childrenandscreens.com.
Children and Screens offers internship opportunities in the following areas:
Children and Screens’ Research Internship track offers an opportunity for current graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of psychology, child and adolescent development, neuroscience, pediatrics, or related fields an opportunity to support staff in a wide variety of projects related to all aspects of the field of digital media and child development. This includes reading, critically evaluating, and reporting on current research, as well as helping plan and execute events or developing resources for various stakeholders and attending weekly meetings.
The program offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for a minimum of 12 hours per week with flexibility around prior commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from Monday, May 22 to Friday, September 1. Interns will be paid a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the internship.
Successful applicants will be current graduate or advanced undergraduate students who reside in the U.S., are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, demonstrate the ability to complete assigned projects and contribute to the team in a virtual environment.
The Institute aims for this internship program to be as mutually fulfilling as possible; we will assess each candidate’s capabilities, interests, and goals, and tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be taken on if approved and suited to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns perform the below duties, and others as may be assigned:
- Research, plan, and execute expert convenings and events for various stakeholders, including the public
- Update internal article databases with the latest academic journal publications on a weekly basis
- Read, critically evaluate, and report on the current research on areas relating to digital media and child development
- Attend internal meetings, and network with other interns and staff within the Institute
- Occasionally present and lead discussions on academic information with fellow interns
- Highlight key recent research findings and topic experts for a range of projects, including media interviews, social media content, newsletters, and weekly research article digests
- Prepare notes, talking points, and other materials on research methodology and results for various audiences
- Support the Postdoctoral Project Coordinator(s) with scholarly publications and grants relating to recent retreats
ELIGIBILITY
The minimum qualifications are as follows:
- A current graduate or advanced undergraduate student majoring in psychology, child and adolescent development, neuroscience, pediatrics, or related fields (graduate students preferred)
- Basic knowledge of the current research relating to digital media’s effects on children and adolescents
- Ability to read and critically assess academic literature and scholarly articles
- Extraordinary work ethic; commitment to achieving excellence
- Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Capability to respond to general guidance and work independently and with a team in a remote setting
- Proficiency in all Google applications, especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
Children and Screens’ Policy Internship track offers current graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of policy, public health, political science, or law an opportunity to enhance their academic training and research skills by analyzing and translating policy-related information in the field of digital media’s impact on child and adolescent development. The intern will participate in efforts to write about, report on, and inform the public of the latest legislative updates in this field.
The program offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for a minimum of 12 hours per week with flexibility around prior commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from Monday, May 22 to Friday, September 1. Interns will be paid a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the internship.
Successful applicants will be current graduate or advanced undergraduate students who reside in the U.S., are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, demonstrate the ability to complete assigned projects and contribute to the team in a virtual environment.
The Institute aims for this internship program to be as mutually fulfilling as possible; we will assess each candidate’s capabilities, interests, and goals, and tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be taken on if approved and suited to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting policy briefs, newsletters, and reports regarding the impact of policy on the intersection of children and technology
- Tracking, analyzing, and keeping abreast of new legislation in areas of interest
- Monitor judicial proceedings involving big tech
- Identify legislators who may be receptive to the Institute’s research and mission
- Assisting with the development of a policy resource section of our Children and Screens website
- Assisting the Institute in its regular programming; including an International Congress, interdisciplinary retreats, and in-house meetings
- Identify and discuss news and scholarly articles that may impact the Institute’s policy goals
- Other duties as assigned
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Current graduate or advanced undergraduate student working towards a degree in policy, political science, public health, law, psychology, child development, or media studies
- A desire to learn about and be involved in the cycle of research impacting policy, and policy impacting research
- Interest in exploring a career in policy, public health, or law
- Excellent work-ethic
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of the policymaking process, with a desire to learn more
- Capable of responding to general guidance and working independently in a remote setting
- Ability to attend regular weekly meetings between staff and interns
- Proficient in all Google applications; especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
Children and Screens’ Communications Internship track offers an opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of marketing, data analytics, digital communications, graphic design, videography, UI/X design, and advertising to support staff in efforts to create content to educate our followers about the impacts of digital media and child development. This is in addition to widening our reach and increasing our audience base, continuing to develop a brand identity, crafting materials for our website and social media, and participating in other creative projects.
The Communications Internship fosters interns’ skills in content creation, data analytics, marketing strategies, website optimization, critical thinking, communication, and writing. The program also offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for at least 10 hours per week with flexibility around prior educational commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from September 6th to December 16th. Interns are expected to work remotely for at least 10 hours per week and will be paid a competitive stipend upon completion of the internship.
Successful applicants will be current undergraduate or graduate students who reside in the U.S. and are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, as well as demonstrate the ability to positively contribute to our team and various projects in a virtual setting.
The aim of the internship program is for it to be as mutually fulfilling as possible for both the Institute and the intern, so we will take care to assess each candidate’s capabilities and goals and will tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be established as desired and fitting to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns perform the below duties and others as may be assigned:
- Collaborate with fellow interns to create content for posts and stories, and formulate ideas to increase engagement with followers
- Analyze digital data to draw key recommendations around website optimization and marketing strategies
- Create marketing campaigns and prepare newsletters to send out to subscribers
- Monitor key online marketing metrics to track success
- Increase engagement on multiple social media accounts including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok
- Ensure that brand message is consistent
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications for all applicants are as follows:
- Current graduate or undergraduate student working towards a degree in marketing, data analytics, digital communications, videography, graphic design, journalism, or advertising
- Keen eye for detail
- Extraordinary work ethic; committed to achieving excellence
- Awareness of current social trends
- Excellent grammar, communication, and presentation skills
- Creativity and organizational skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment on a self-directed basis to support dynamic needs
- Proficiency in all Google applications, especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail
Based on each applicant’s strengths and interests, the following qualifications apply:
- Marketing: Social media marketing experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and/or TikTok; Knowledge of brand and digital marketing campaigns and strategies
- Graphic Design: Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva
- Video: Background using Adobe Premiere, iMovie, or Final Cut Pro
- UI/X: Skilled in WordPress editing; UI/X graphics programs such as Sketch App (preferred), Figma, XD, or Adobe CS
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
- A portfolio that highlights examples of previous work
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
Children and Screens’ Social Media Marketing Internship track offers current graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of marketing, data analytics, digital communications, and advertising an opportunity to create educational content about the impacts of digital media and child development. The intern will also participate in efforts to widen organizational reach, increase audience base, develop brand identity, and contribute to other creative projects.
The Internship fosters skills in content creation, data analytics, marketing strategies, critical thinking, communication, and writing. The program offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for a minimum of 12 hours per week with flexibility around prior commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from Monday, May 22 to Friday, September 1. Interns will be paid a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the internship.
Successful applicants will be current graduate or advanced undergraduate students who reside in the U.S., are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, demonstrate the ability to complete assigned projects and contribute to the team in a virtual environment.
The Institute aims for this internship program to be as mutually fulfilling as possible; we will assess each candidate’s capabilities, interests, and goals, and tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be taken on if approved and suited to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with fellow interns and staff to create educational and promotional content for social media posts and stories, and formulate ideas to increase engagement with followers
- Increase engagement on multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Monitor and interpret key analytics data to track success and create recommendations around content and marketing strategies
- Ensure that brand message is consistent
- Monitor and summarize popular news content on topics related to the Institute mission
- Source new possible marketing contacts and content partnerships
- Other duties as assigned
ELIGIBILITY
The minimum qualifications for all applicants are as follows:
- Demonstrated social media marketing experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, and/or TikTok
- Knowledge of brand and digital marketing campaigns and strategies
- Current graduate or advanced undergraduate student working towards a degree in marketing, data analytics, digital communications, videography, graphic design, journalism, or advertising (graduate students preferred)
- A keen eye for detail
- Extraordinary work ethic; committed to achieving excellence
- Awareness of current social media trends
- Excellent grammar, communication, and presentation skills
- Creativity and organizational skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment on a self-directed basis to support dynamic needs
- Proficiency in all Google applications, especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
- A portfolio that highlights examples of previous work
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
Children and Screens’ Graphic Design Internship track offers current graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of graphic design, digital art, and industrial and product design an opportunity to create educational graphic content about the impacts of digital media and child development. Under direction from our in-house Graphic Designer, the intern will also participate in efforts to develop brand identity, foster skills in conceptualization, communication, and critical thinking, and contribute to various creative projects.
The program offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for a minimum of 12 hours per week with flexibility around prior commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from Monday, May 22 to Friday, September 1. Interns will be paid a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the internship.
Successful applicants will be current graduate or advanced undergraduate students who reside in the U.S., are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, demonstrate the ability to complete assigned projects and contribute to the team in a virtual environment.
The Institute aims for this internship program to be as mutually fulfilling as possible; we will assess each candidate’s capabilities, interests, and goals, and tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be taken on if approved and suited to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce digital and/or print documents and graphics such as materials for research convenings, scientific reports, website, digital ads, and social media
- Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files in Gsuite and Canva
- Design new landing pages for webinar marketing and registration on the website
- Produce high-quality materials in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Design, improve, and organize current PowerPoint slide decks
- Assist Children and Screens with its overall creative design
- Contribute to other projects as assigned
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Currently enrolled in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, or Product Design graduate or advanced undergraduate program
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and Canva
- Proficient with layout design, typography, color coordination, and spatial reasoning
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Highly organized
- Fast-paced to support dynamic needs and overall design workflow
- Extraordinary work ethic, receptive to constructive feedback, and committed to achieving excellence
- Capable of responding to general guidance and working independently as well as in a team in a remote setting
- Proficient in all Google applications, especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and Canva
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
Children and Screens’ Video Internship track offers current graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the fields of film, broadcasting, communications, editing, animation, radio/audio technology, and production an opportunity to support staff in efforts to produce content for our website and social media that will help educate and inform the public about digital media’s impact on child development.
The intern will also participate in efforts to foster skills in film editing, curating both short and long-form content, as well as critical thinking skills by inviting interns to produce self-directed content relating to our webinars, scientific retreats, and conferences. The program offers individualized mentoring by staff members to further accelerate interns’ progress and personal educational goals.
Interns will work remotely for a minimum of 12 hours per week with flexibility around prior commitments. The internship lasts for 15 weeks, from Monday, May 22 to Friday, September 1. Interns will be paid a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the internship. If you’re in need of more hours to meet your program requirements, please apply.
Successful applicants will be current graduate or advanced undergraduate students who reside in the U.S., are majoring in a related field from an accredited university, demonstrate the ability to complete assigned projects and contribute to the team in a virtual environment.
The Institute aims for this internship program to be as mutually fulfilling as possible; we will assess each candidate’s capabilities, interests, and goals, and tailor the role accordingly. While all interns will contribute to ongoing projects and event planning, individualized projects can be taken on if approved and suited to the Institute’s overall mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and edit optimized, impactful video content for our social media platforms and YouTube channel
- Manage all aspects of post-production for live virtual events
- Edit primary video footage as needed
- Storyboard, produce, and edit educational and/or promotional video content related to Institute mission
- Other duties as assigned
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Strong background using Adobe Premiere
- The ability to work within a team and on a self-directed basis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly organized and fast-paced to support dynamic needs and overall design workflow
- A keen eye for detail
- Excellent grammatical skills
- Proficiency in all Google applications, especially Drive and Gmail
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
OVERVIEW
The Institute’s UI/X Internship track offers an opportunity for current graduate and undergraduate students in the fields of User Interface, User Experience, and Interaction Design to assist Children and Screens’ staff with redesigning its current website. The site’s information architecture and navigation will be updated, allowing for easy content consumption and interactivity as well as recognition and reinforcement of its brand identity. The internship program offers opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in the field of UI/X Interaction Design to work with an in-house designer on this redesign.
Interns will work remotely, either part-time (20 hours/week at minimum) or full-time (40 hours/week), with some flexibility around prior educational commitments. The position will last 15 weeks, with the possibility of interning for longer if desired. Qualified candidates will receive a stipend to cover any incurred costs ($250) upon completion.
The aim of the internship program is for it to be as mutually fulfilling as possible to both the Institute and intern, so we will take care to assess each candidate’s capabilities and goals, and will tailor the role accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns perform the below duties and others as may be assigned:
- Assist with ideas for redesigning the organization’s website, including the information architecture and navigation, to allow for easy content consumption and interactivity
- Identify market and design trends and advance suggestions and ideas based on them, in relation to the institute’s target audiences
- Assist with the creation of user flows, personas, wireframes and prototypes
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Currently enrolled in UI/X design, Interaction design, or HCI program
- Skilled in WordPress editing
- Skilled in UI/X graphics programs such as Sketch App (preferred), Figma, XD, or Adobe CS
- Bonus Skills: HTML/CSS
- Excellent prototyping and presentation skills
- Highly organized
- Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment on a self-directed basis to support dynamic needs
- Extraordinary work ethic; committed to achieving excellence
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application materials must be submitted via email to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
- Design portfolio with samples highlighting a strong understanding of the value of taking a user-centered approach to designing digital experiences
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
OVERVIEW
Children and Screens’ HR and Development Internship Program offers an opportunity for current graduate and/or undergraduate students in the fields of business administration, economics, finance, communications, entrepreneurship, and organizational management to work directly with staff on a variety of projects to support recruitment efforts and work to increase funding for Children and Screens. This includes reviewing resumes and updating internal materials, attending virtual internship fairs and guest lectures that cover various HR and Development topics, developing and implementing novel fundraising ideas, and strengthening and cultivating new programs for public education, grants, and research.
Interns will work remotely, either part-time (20 hours/week at minimum) or full-time ( 40 hours/week), with some flexibility around prior educational commitments. The position will last 15 weeks, with the possibility of interning for longer if desired. Qualified candidates will receive a stipend to cover any incurred costs ($250) upon completion.
The aim of the internship program is for it to be as mutually fulfilling as possible to both the Institute and intern, so we will take care to assess each candidate’s capabilities and goals, and will tailor the role accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns perform the below duties and others as may be assigned:
- Assist with the development of Children and Screens as a leading nonprofit and with the execution of its mission to help children lead healthy lives in a digital world
- Collaborate on an annual fundraising plan
- Oversee internship recruitment and recruitment for other positions as needed
- Develop and execute an internship recruitment plan
- Support the grant proposal development and submission process—ensuring that proposals, reports, and other documents are completed and submitted in a timely manner
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on internship programs and other data relating to our programs
- Conduct research on peer organizations, donors, and/or foundations and oversee outreach
- Assist with creating internal materials like HR manuals and protocol handbooks
- Attend virtual guest lectures by various speakers on topics relating to human resources, fundraising, and organizational management
- Provide general administrative support to staff members as needed
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum qualifications are as follows:
- Currently enrolled in business administration, economics, finance, communications, entrepreneurship, or nonprofit/organizational management graduate or undergraduate program
- Commitment to Children and Screens’ mission
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis and research skills
- Receptive to constructive feedback; committed to achieving excellence
- Ability to work within a team and on a self-directed basis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extraordinary work ethic
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application materials must be submitted via email to jobs@childrenandscreens.com:
- A PDF file of your CV/Resume, including a description of relevant experience
- A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals
FAQ
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Will I have to travel into the office? No, Children and Screens is a fully remote organization, and all interns work remotely from their chosen location. Interns should have access to a computer, reliable internet access, and a webcam.
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Can I change the length of the internship? Each internship requires a minimum of fifteen weeks of participating at least 10 hours a week. Extension beyond this semester-long period may be possible, subject to the availability of funds and satisfaction with work. No stipend will be awarded if the internship is cut short, with the exception of illness. Students are able to volunteer, however, and put in weekly hours based on their availability.
- What is the stipend amount? Interns receive $1,000 after completion of the internship to cover any costs incurred during the program.
- Do I need to be certified to work in the U.S. to apply for this internship? Yes. Children and Screens can provide letters for CPT and OPT if necessary for international applicants.
- Can I receive course credit for this internship? Yes! Children and Screens does offer course credit support and is happy to work with you and your university or college to fulfill any program requirements.
Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
