Internship – Summer 2026

Cortina Productions is currently seeking candidates for our 10-week 2026 summer internship program.

Cortina Productions’ internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to gain real world experience and exposure to the multimedia development process for museums. Through hands-on learning, our internship program allows individuals to become engaged in our normal day-to-day process of multimedia development. We consider interns an invaluable part of our team and expect them to contribute high quality work to our ongoing projects. During your internship at Cortina Productions, you will be paired with a mentor to help develop your creative and professional skills and have fun while doing it!

We are currently seeking interns to be assigned to the producing, interactive design, editing/animation, and programming departments. The program is a paid opportunity. We prioritize candidates who are local to the Washington, DC area during the internship program and available to work full-time in our office, as the program is designed to support close collaboration with other interns and our team.

Interested students should apply by sending a resume, cover letter, and the department they would like to intern for to jobs@cortinaproductions.com. Applications will be accepted until April 3. Interviews will take place in early to mid-April, and final selections and notifications will occur in late April/early May.

Our summer internship program is a 10-week program, commencing on June 1, 2026 and ending on August 7, 2026. All applicants must be available to begin on June 1st, 2026.

The ideal candidate:

  • Loves attending museums
  • Is detail oriented, cooperative and curious

Requirements: 

  • Education: Working towards a degree in Editing/Animation, Design, Media Production, Software Development, Museum Studies
  • Exceptional communication, both written and verbal
  • Portfolio is preferred, but not a requirement