Communications - Video Production Intern

Communications – Video Production Intern, Spring 2025 

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document human rights and humanitarian law violations and prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all. 

Building upon its highly respected place in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks a Communications – Video Production Intern.

Location: Remote, or hybrid in New York, NY 

Reports to: Deputy Director of Communications

Organizational Overview 

Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by five physicians who were united in the belief that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to prevent harm and promote respect for human rights. Since its founding, PHR has built a long and distinguished record of accomplishment by conducting groundbreaking investigations and advocacy, in concert with strategic partners. 

PHR’s approach includes extensive documentation of the use of illegal and inhumane weapons in armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the physical and psychological impacts of torture and sexual violence as a weapon of war. Other core activities include protecting the rights of those seeking asylum in the United States, the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and halting attacks on medical facilities and frontline health professionals.

Internship Description 

The Video Production internship is ideal for a student seeking a hands-on opportunity to produce video content with a busy non-profit in a variety of different styles and formats. From supporting the production of longer-format documentaries or designing short animated social media videos, the intern will work as an integral part of PHR’s digital communications team to advance PHR’s global work through  a range of video content. 

The intern will attend departmental and staff meetings, as well as regular learning and social events with other interns and staff from PHR to round out the learning experience and complement PHR-provided career mentoring. 

PHR offers stipends to student interns. The specific stipend amount will be determined by the average number of hours worked by the intern per week. Details will be further provided during the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• With the Deputy Director of Communications, lead video production for a variety of issue such as abortion rights, children’s rights, health care and human rights 
• Develop promotional videos for social media channels using new and existing footage graphics, animations, photography  
• Support staff members in the recording of video messages and other filming  
• Design videos for strategic moments using animations and graphics 
• Help draft, review, and finalize scripts with experts across the organization  
• Support video accessibility by adding subtitles to existing videos 
• Source b-roll and archival footage from international news outlets and agencies 
• Create strategies to boost visibility and traffic to PHR’s video content across channels, including social media, email, YouTube and the PHR website  
• Work with Digital Marketing to develop short promotional videos for fundraising content 
• Assist with the tagging, searchability and overall organization of PHR’s video library  

Qualifications and Experience 

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study specializing in video production, social media, digital communications, or other relevant major 
• Knowledge of digital/video strategy in non-profit organizations 
• Familiarity with Canva a plus 
• Superior creative skills, attention to detail, and ability to facilitate a project from start to finish 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally with international teams 
• Mature judgment, confidentiality, and capacity to work independently 

Location and Hours 

• The internship may be remote, or will follow a hybrid work model in New York, with some work conducted remotely and some in our office located in Midtown, Manhattan. 
• We welcome applications from candidates located out of state. 
• Hours can be flexible to accommodate different types of schedules. 
• The internship will commence in February with at least a 12-week commitment. 

How to Apply  

Please apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to resumes@phr.org. Include “Communications – Video Production Intern, Spring 2025” in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter the number of weekly hours you would be able to commit to the internship.