Intern

Company: Their Story is Our Story

Fall 2026 Intern — Storytelling, Media & Refugee Programs
Their Story is Our Story (TSOS) is accepting applications for our Fall 2026 virtual internship program.
Interns join one shared internship cohort and contribute to TSOS projects while developing practical professional skills through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on work.
As part of the application process, candidates will select a preferred focus area from three Fall 2026 options:
* Story Production
* Film Editing
* RPA Program Support
Deadline Extended
In recognition of the Labor Day weekend, TSOS has extended the Fall 2026 application deadline to:
Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Applications submitted through September 7 at 11:59 PM ET will be accepted for consideration.
Fall 2026 Focus AreasStory Production
Interns work with firsthand interviews from the TSOS story collection and help transform interview material into written stories.
Projects may include:
* Transcribing recorded interviews
* Editing interviews into stories
* Categorizing and organizing stories for future TSOS projects
* Working with the Associate Director throughout the story-development process
This focus area provides experience in transcription, narrative editing, content organization, and ethical storytelling.
Film Editing
Interns work with TSOS interview footage and other media to help develop visual stories for different audiences and platforms.
Projects may include:
* Editing full-length story videos
* Creating short-form video content
* Organizing and preparing raw footage
* Editing interview footage
* Adding captions, audio, and graphics
This focus area provides experience in video editing, media organization, post-production, and visual storytelling.
RPA Program Support
Interns support projects and activities of the Refugee Physicians Advocacy Coalition (RPA), a TSOS initiative supporting refugee and internationally trained physicians as they navigate professional pathways in the United States.
Projects may include:
* Research and resource development
* Program coordination
* Organization of program materials and information
* Communications and outreach
* Participant-support activities
* Other projects based on current RPA program needs
This focus area provides exposure to nonprofit programming, healthcare workforce initiatives, refugee professional integration, and advocacy.
Internship Details
Position Type: Internship
Compensation: Unpaid
Format: Fully virtual
Program Dates: September 24–December 4, 2026
Time Commitment: No more than 10 hours per week
Travel: None
Interns participate in:
* A required virtual orientation on September 24
* Required large-group meetings on Thursdays from 7:00–8:00 PM ET
* One additional required weekly small-group meeting scheduled by each focus-area team
* Independent and collaborative project work
Upon successful completion of the internship, interns receive a one-year LinkedIn Premium Career subscription.
Who Should Apply
The Fall 2026 internship program is designed for individuals who are currently working toward an educational goal, enrolled in a higher education program, or are recent graduates.
Applicants should:
* Be able to communicate effectively in English
* Have reliable internet access
* Have access to a secure computer for internship assignments
* Be able to participate consistently in required virtual meetings and project work
* Be comfortable collaborating remotely with people in different locations and time zones
* Be prepared to follow TSOS confidentiality, consent, and ethical storytelling requirements
Relevant interests may include writing, journalism, film and media, communications, healthcare, public health, refugee and immigrant integration, international affairs, advocacy, nonprofit work, and related fields.
Prior experience is welcome but not required for every focus area. Applicants should select the area that most closely aligns with their interests, experience, and skills.
How to Apply
Extended Application Deadline:
Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Learn more:
https://tsosrefugees.org/education/internships/fall-2026
Apply:
https://forms.gle/LshQGkfdn137Vdcx7
Although the TSOS webpage currently lists September 4, applications submitted by September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET will be considered.

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