Interactive Media Intern - Remote

Zoo Media – Interactive Media & Digital Experience Intern

Design Worlds. Build Experiences. Empower the Next Generation of Creators. 
Location: Remote | Internship Duration: 180–365 Days

Zoo Media is a mission‑driven digital media organization dedicated to empowering youth, elevating creators, and building immersive, interactive learning environments. We develop digital experiences, creative simulations, and interactive storytelling tools that help young people explore real‑world skills, creative problem‑solving, and collaborative challenges.

We are seeking passionate, imaginative interns who love interactive media, digital worlds, and creative technology. If you’re excited about designing experiences, building systems, and shaping the future of youth‑centered digital engagement, this internship is your launchpad.

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Position Overview

This internship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on interactive experience design, digital world‑building, creative challenge development, and community‑driven program planning. Interns will work alongside Zoo Media’s creative and innovation teams to develop new concepts, refine interactive activities, and support digital environments that help young people learn, explore, and create.

You’ll contribute to content creation, interactive storytelling, digital event coordination, and the development of simulation‑style experiences that mirror real‑world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Interactive Experience Design & Concept Development

• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new interactive mechanics, creative challenges, and digital learning experiences.
• Assist in refining existing concepts and contribute to user testing.
• Provide feedback to enhance engagement, accessibility, and user experience.

Digital Program & Challenge Management

• Help organize and support digital events, creative challenges, and interactive learning sessions.
• Assist with scheduling, participant coordination, and activity guidelines.
• Monitor user engagement and help ensure smooth, inclusive participation.

Content Creation & Digital Storytelling

• Contribute to blogs, social media posts, newsletters, and digital content highlighting Zoo Media’s programs and creative initiatives.
• Support livestreams, digital showcases, or interactive broadcasts that feature youth creators and community stories.
• Interview creators, educators, and participants to generate meaningful content.

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Assist in developing promotional materials for digital programs and interactive experiences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns that grow participation and community engagement.
• Help amplify youth voices and highlight creative achievements across Zoo Media platforms.

Qualifications

• Passion for interactive media, digital storytelling, creative technology, or youth‑centered digital experiences.
• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Game Design, Interactive Media, Digital Arts, Education, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, streaming tools, or interactive media environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced creative setting.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and aligned with Zoo Media’s mission of empowering youth and creators.

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience designing and supporting interactive digital experiences.
• Exposure to creative technology, youth‑centered media, and innovative learning environments.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in digital media, creative strategy, and interactive design.
• Networking opportunities across the creative, education, and digital innovation sectors.
• Potential for a strong recommendation letter based on performance.
• Internship duration: 90–365 days.

Academic Credit: 
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator before accepting the offer to confirm eligibility.

Onboarding Windows

• January 1–5 – Winter
• April 1–5 – Spring
• June 1–5 – Summer
• August 1–5 – Fall
• October 1–5 – Winter

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