Audio/Visual Intern

*To be considered for an internship, you must apply directly through our online application here.* 

As a Cato audio/visual intern, you will assist in all aspects of digital media content creation as well as in broadcast production. Working with Jonathan Fields and award-winning producer Lena Popilieva, you will learn about motion graphics design, video editing, camera operation, live streaming, and more.

Workload

• Work with the production team to create and pitch original content videos
• Log and archive existing video footage and update b‑roll for archives as needed
• Work with the production team to help with live studio productions

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of video production equipment, including camera operation, audio capture, and lighting proficiency
• Experience with nonlinear editing software (Adobe preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced quick set-to-strike window
• Ability to work with a team and to take creative criticism from team members
• On-set experience a plus

At the Cato Institute, digital content and presentation are at the forefront of advancing our mission. With a steadfast commitment to championing peace, individual liberty, limited government, and free markets, Cato harnesses innovative technologies to effectively disseminate our ideals. Across a wealth of meticulously curated content, including Policy Analyses, Briefing Papers, podcasts, and video presentations, all our research is bolstered by state-of-the-art digital tools. Join us at Cato, where you'll be part of an organization that embraces technology's power to amplify our mission and bring classical liberal ideals to a global audience. 

Cato Internship Program

Cato’s paid internships are for undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, law students, and early-career professionals who have a strong commitment to individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace—principles that, taken together, constitute libertarianism, known alternately as “classical liberalism,” “market liberalism,” or, to many of our international friends, just “liberalism.” 

All Cato interns attend the same intensive seminar series, which covers a broad range of history, philosophy, policy, and professional development topics. Interns also aid with events and occasionally help Cato staff with other day-to-day needs. 

Interns receive competitive compensation. Part-time positions are adjusted accordingly and carry a minimum of 25 hrs./wk. Program participants must be available in person in Washington, D.C.  

For more information about the internship program and experience, we encourage you to explore our website.  

If you have any questions, email Cortez Bartolome, Programs Coordinator, at studentprograms@cato.org