(ACLED) is currently recruiting a Digital Content Creation Intern to join its External Affairs team. This is a fully remote internship opportunity open to eligible students and recent graduates worldwide who are interested in digital storytelling, multimedia production, and data-driven communication.
This role is ideal for individuals who want hands-on experience creating high-impact digital content for a globally respected research organization.
Internship Overview
- Position: Digital Content Creation Intern
- Department: External Affairs
- Work Mode: Fully Remote
- Employment Type: Internship
- Experience Level: Entry-level
- Start Date: February 2026
- Duration: 3 months
- Weekly Hours: 21–30 hours
- Monthly Stipend: USD 800
ACLED operates as a remote organization with team members located across different regions and time zones.
About ACLED
ACLED provides accurate, accessible, and timely data and analysis to help inform decisions that reduce violent conflict worldwide. The organization covers global crises and conflicts through rigorous data collection and analysis, offering local insights to address global questions.
Internship Responsibilities
As a Digital Content Creation Intern, you will support ACLED’s External Affairs team in areas such as:
- Video editing, production, and animation for social media and website use
- Designing digital assets including infographics, illustrations, and data visualizations
- Creating engaging multimedia content (video and static) for web-based communications
- Producing content for platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram
- Editing audio for podcasts or other multimedia projects
- Sourcing and organizing digital assets such as photography, video clips, icons, and motion graphics
- Supporting brand management and adapting content for different audiences
- Translating complex data and analysis into clear, engaging visual storytelling
You will work closely with the Media Manager and collaborate with colleagues across departments in a fast-paced remote environment.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- An almost-completed or completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Visual communications
- Content creation
- Video editing and production
- Graphic design
- Journalism
- Digital design or related fields
- 1–3 years of experience using design tools such as:
- Adobe Premiere
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Acrobat
- Canva or similar software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)
- Interest or experience in data analysis and research
- Visual storytelling and motion graphics
- Experience with data visualization tools, scrollytelling, or animated data
- Familiarity with Tableau and/or Figma
- Knowledge of Adobe After Effects
- Fluency in additional languages such as French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish
ACLED encourages applicants who may not meet every requirement but have relevant skills and enthusiasm to apply.
📄 Internship Terms
- Type: Remote Internship
- Stipend: USD 800 per month (to cover internship-related expenses)
- Benefits: No additional benefits beyond the stipend
- Certification: ACLED can provide proof of internship acceptance and completion
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must submit all three of the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter explaining:
- Why you are qualified
- Why you are interested in the internship
- Portfolio of digital work, provided as:
- A website link or
- A Google Drive folder
(Portfolio may include graphic design, illustrations, videos, GIFs, or related samples.)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly recommended.
How to Apply
Is this internship fully remote?
Yes. ACLED operates as a remote organization, and this internship is fully remote.
Who can apply?
Final-year Bachelor’s or Master’s students, students seeking a year-long academic placement, and recent graduates looking for practical experience may apply.
Is prior professional experience required?
Some experience with digital design or multimedia tools is required, but ACLED welcomes applicants who are still developing their skills.
Is this a paid internship?
Yes. The internship offers a USD 800 monthly stipend.
Is there an application deadline?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply as early as possible.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This job listing is published for informational purposes only. Icanremotely.com is not affiliated with ACLED and does not influence the recruitment or selection process. All job details, requirements, and compensation are determined by the employer and may change without notice. Always apply through the official application link provided.
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