Fall Intern - Documentary Film
Insignia Films
New York (Brooklyn), NYThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Insignia Films is seeking a New York based intern with an interest in film production, documentary development, and journalism.
This is a great opportunity for students looking to get practical experience in long-form documentary film development and production. Interns will be involved with project research, production planning, assisting on set on production days, and assisting with post production & archival research, among other areas. We are also open to shaping the internship around your interests.
Interns will assist on a variety of post-production, development, research and administrative tasks. Over the course of the semester interns will have the opportunity to research, develop, and pitch one of their own ideas to our team for constructive feedback. Self-advocacy, attention to detail and diligence are key to a generative internship.
Interns are asked to commit to at least two full days per week. Insignia offers a daily stipend of $20 and course credit where applicable.
Applicants must be current undergraduate and/or graduate students. Recent graduates will, unfortunately, not be considered. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start in late August of 2026.
Job Types: Part-time, Internship, Unpaid
Internship Start Date/Season: Fall
Internship Duration: 1 semester
Time/Days Required: 2-3 days
Salary/Benefits
Additional Information
Insignia Films is known for its impactful productions, including the landmark PBS series The West and Reporting America at War, as well as a four-part series on American Veterans and numerous films for PBS's history series, American Experience. Our portfolio also features titles such as American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, Ailey, Free Money, Red Heaven, Into The Canyon, and a documentary on the secret history of Monopoly. Currently, we are in production and development on various projects, providing interns with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience by participating in meetings and pitching their ideas.
