Ratings Multimedia Summer Intern
Moody's Corporation
About The Team
The Research Graphics & Multimedia team within Moody’s Ratings Research is responsible for producing memorable digital content that brings Moody’s Ratings insights to life. The team combines expertise across video production, editing, software engineering, design, and data journalism to create engaging experiences for audiences around the world. This team experiments with emerging technologies including agentic AI and helps expand Moody’s presence across a growing range of digital and social platforms.
About The Role
The Multimedia Intern will support the creation and distribution of compelling digital content that brings Moody’s Ratings insights to life across video, podcast, and social media platforms. This is a 10-week summer internship program from June 7 through August 13, 2027, offering a hands-on learning experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, brainstorm, and pitch creative ideas for video podcasts, short-form videos, and other multimedia content aligned with timely topics impacting financial markets.
- Partner with producers and editors to plan and execute video shoots, interviews, podcasts, and talking-head content featuring Moody’s Ratings subject matter experts.
- Capture high-quality video, audio, and photography assets while maintaining professional production standards.
- Edit and package content for distribution across multiple platforms, including YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other digital channels.
- Create engaging promotional content, teasers, highlights, and social-first assets to support upcoming video and podcast releases.
- Design and optimize visual elements such as thumbnails, graphics, captions, and metadata to maximize audience engagement and discoverability.
- Monitor social media trends, audience behavior, performance metrics, and platform best practices to inform content creation and distribution strategies.
- Collaborate with a global cross-functional team and contribute innovative ideas through independent research, experimentation, and creative problem-solving.
- Assist with production logistics, asset management, content organization, and other operational needs throughout the content development lifecycle.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on experience in multimedia production, including video, podcast, or other digital content creation.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable professional non-linear editing software, including color grading, sound design, and post-production workflows.
- Experience filming with professional-grade cameras, lighting equipment, and audio recording tools; experience with Sony and Canon camera systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics and animation software is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of major social media platforms, including YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and emerging digital channels.
- Ability to develop, edit, and optimize content specifically for social media audiences, including vertical video formats and YouTube thumbnails.
- Strong interest in current events, financial markets, business news, and global economic developments.
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to work in the New York office at least two days per week.
- Previous internship experience, participation in student media organizations, campus publications, video productions, podcasts, or related extracurricular activities is preferred.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Multimedia, Communications, Film Production, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029 preferred.
- Ability to work full-time for the duration of the program (June 7 through August 13, 2027).