Museum of Science and Industry

Digital Media Intern

Department: Digital Media
Status: Temporary Paid Internship

Responsibilities

MSI is developing a variety of games and digital experiences that extend the experience of our exhibits outside of the building to users everywhere. These digital projects exist in several forms and platforms, including online, mobile, location-based, socially-driven, and teacher-facilitated, and range from casual games to classroom resources. All of our digital products have discrete learning goals and are designed for specific audiences.

The digital media intern will assist in all parts of the development process as needed, including research, conceptual development, content development, prototype testing, and evaluation. This may involve maintaining or creating new content for existing games. The intern will also play a key role in leading a summer program for teens involved in the development and promotion of a new mobile app.

Qualifications

• Graduate or upper undergraduate coursework in game design, interaction design, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field is required.
• Experience designing or developing on digital platforms is required (could include conceptual, content, or interaction design as well as technical development)
• Familiarity with Digital Media and Learning/Educational Technology principles is required.
• Deep interest in the current games and digital media landscape is highly desired, including familiarity with user experiences across online, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Experience in designing and evaluating learner-centered experiences (digital or physical) is desired.
• Experience working with youth in formal or informal learning contexts is desired.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research skills are essential.
• Creative and copy writing skills are desired.
• Familiarity with content management systems, HTML, graphic design software, and Google Analytics is required.
• Must be able to collaborate creatively in a group— to generate and articulate concepts, take and give feedback, think big and outside of the box.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with MSI guests and children.
• Detail-oriented self-starters desired: must be able to work independently on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Time Commitment

This internship will take place from early June to late August (depending on the intern’s school schedule). The intern must be available Monday-Thursday during business hours.

Compensation

This is a paid internship.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2013 at midnight. Interviews will be held at MSI or remotely the week of May 20th.

How to Apply

The Museum of Science and Industry is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.