EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC is currently working on projects involving Interactive Audio Instruction (IAI) in Philippines, Panama, Haiti, and other countries.

One of the main projects the Media Production Intern will assist with is the English for Latin America (ELA) program. ELA is an IAI program designed to teach English to young people and support teachers in providing effective instruction. ELA consists of 100 audio programs that use dramas, songs, games, and more to help students meet the basic level of English according to internationally recognized standards. Taking into account the need for English proficiency to succeed in life and the workforce today, ELA is offered throughout Latin America and provides youth with a foundational start in the English language. ELA’s website is englishforlatinamerica.org.

ELA has been implemented in schools throughout the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Colombia. The Media Production intern will work with a group of highly experienced producers from the United States, Latin America, and Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in both international development and audio production to use their skills to improve education in developing countries.

EDC is Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

EDC has an opening for a Media Production Intern and the work assigned will depend on their level of production expertise. The unpaid internship will take place at the Washington, DC office (or remotely), and can begin in the fall, spring, or summer semester. The length and schedule will be determined by the program the student is enrolled in. The Intern will work closely with production experts from various countries primarily on the production of interactive audio instruction (IAI) programs. The intern will focus on the tasks outlined below:

• Work on the overall building of an audio program, assisting the Director of Digital Media step by step so as to understand and learn how to build an IAI program (this may include dialog editing, music editing, sound effects editing, music recording, mixing, etc.)
• Work on recording and editing tasks as provided by the Director of Digital Media to contribute to the programs
• Learn to edit audio programs according to the IAI scripts
• Contribute to other aspects of IAI production including sound effects gathering, organizing, and song composition (depending on experience and interest)
• Contribute to social media campaigns
• Contribute to the marketing of music
• The intern will have the opportunity to work on video projects as well depending on time and interest

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - All staff are expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. All jobs require adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

Additionally, and under direct supervision, the Intern may:

• Accurately perform basic support to a center, program, project or department, via the production of project or new business materials including writing, designing, reproducing, and distributing in English and (potentially) Spanish
• Perform various assigned duties related to different projects to balance workload
• Support development and production of proposals if the opportunity arises

The Intern:

• Effectively interacts with diverse staff
• Learns teamwork; incorporates feedback
• Readily adapts
• Seeks help and support as needed

All jobs require educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Student is enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program and is eligible to receive internship credit
• Basic knowledge in the use of Pro Tools, Logic, or similar audio editing software
• Has an interest in international development

Preferred but Not Required:

• Ability to understand spoken Spanish (Native fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken preferred).
• Ability to understand Portuguese, French or Tagalog.
• Basic knowledge in the use of Adobe Premiere or similar video editing software

The internship is unpaid but can be used to fulfill course requirements. The student will receive support from EDC staff in any final reports or presentations needed to fulfill the internship course requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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At EDC, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all US-based EDC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, as a condition of employment. Accommodations due to medical or religious exemptions will be considered.