Montgomery Community Media has officially announced multiple exciting opportunities for Summer 2026, including internships, fellowships, and part-time media positions for aspiring journalists, digital storytellers, content creators, production technicians, and multimedia professionals.
These opportunities are designed for individuals passionate about journalism, community storytelling, media production, broadcast news, podcasting, video editing, digital engagement, and equitable representation in media. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, Montgomery Community Media (MCM) continues to empower local voices through training, mentorship, media access, and inclusive storytelling initiatives.
The organization is actively recruiting interns, fellows, production technicians, and teaching assistants to support its growing media and community engagement programs.
About Montgomery Community Media (MCM)
Montgomery Community Media is a nonprofit media organization committed to strengthening community voices through accessible multimedia tools, education, storytelling, and public-interest journalism.
MCM serves more than one million residents of Montgomery County and promotes:
- Inclusive community media
- Public access television
- Journalism education
- Digital storytelling
- Youth media empowerment
- Community engagement
- First Amendment values
- Public-interest telecommunications
The organization strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Summer 2026 Opportunities at Montgomery Community Media
The organization is currently offering several opportunities across journalism, production, digital storytelling, and media education.
The available opportunities include:
- Part-Time Production Technician
- Media Production Internship – Summer 2026
- Digital Futures Institute Fellowship – Summer 2026
- Broadcast News Internship – Summer 2026
- Part-Time Teaching Assistant
- Part-Time Production Technicians
Each opportunity provides practical experience, mentorship, professional networking, and hands-on learning within a real media environment.
Part-Time Production Technician
Position Overview
The Part-Time Production Technician position is ideal for individuals with strong technical production skills and experience in both field and studio environments.
Production Technicians play an important role in supporting high-quality productions for broadcast television, digital media projects, and community programming.
Work Schedule
The selected candidate will work:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Candidates should also be available for occasional evening and weekend assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Selected technicians will:
- Support studio and field productions
- Operate Electronic News Gathering (ENG) cameras
- Use professional video editing equipment
- Assist with interviews and news package production
- Set up and dismantle production staging materials
- Operate control room equipment
- Coordinate studio productions
- Run graphics and production software
- Support production crews and journalists
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- Experience with studio and field production
- Adobe Creative Cloud editing skills
- Understanding of cinematography and lighting
- Experience with broadcast standards
- Strong teamwork and customer service abilities
- Commitment to community media and public-interest journalism
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Physical Requirements
Candidates should be able to:
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Stand for extended periods
- Bend, twist, stretch, and move equipment frequently
Salary
The hourly pay for this role ranges between:
- $23.09 – $28.14 per hour
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by:
- 22 May 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
How to Apply
Applicants should send their resume to:
- hiring@mymcmedia.org
Media Production Internship – Summer 2026
Internship Overview
The Media Production Internship offers college and high school students an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media production and digital storytelling.
Interns will work directly with experienced media professionals while learning podcast production, television production, camera operations, editing, lighting, audio production, and social media storytelling.
Internship Details
Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Work Format
- Onsite with limited hybrid opportunities
Weekly Hours
- 15 hours per week
Internship Dates
- Start Date: 29 June 2026
- End Date: 21 August 2026
Responsibilities
Interns will:
- Create social media content
- Produce short-form videos and reels
- Conduct interviews with community leaders
- Assist with scripting and storyboarding
- Support live event productions
- Capture behind-the-scenes media content
- Research community stories
- Assist with the YouthTalk podcast
- Organize footage for post-production
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal applicants include students with:
- Passion for media and community engagement
- Strong communication skills
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms
- Interest in journalism or storytelling
- Canva and video editing skills
- Organizational and teamwork abilities
Application Process
Applicants should send:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications should be submitted to:
- ece@mymcmedia.org
Digital Futures Institute Fellowship – Summer 2026
Fellowship Overview
One of the most impactful opportunities available at Montgomery Community Media is the Digital Futures Institute Fellowship.
This 12-week immersive fellowship focuses on amplifying diverse voices and promoting equitable representation in digital media and storytelling.
The fellowship supports emerging media creators who identify as:
- LGBTQIA+
- Black
- Indigenous
- People of Color (BIPOC)
Fellows will work collaboratively in small teams to create hyper-local stories focused on Montgomery County communities.
Fellowship Duration
- Orientation: Mid-May 2026
- Program Period: 1 June – 21 August 2026
- Fellowship Reception: Final week of August 2026
Fellowship Benefits
Participants will receive:
1. Professional Media Training
The fellowship includes comprehensive digital media and storytelling training valued at:
- Approximately $8,200 per participant
2. Fellowship Stipend
Each fellow will receive:
- $1,000 stipend
3. Networking Opportunities
Fellows will connect with:
- Journalists
- Media professionals
- Storytellers
- Community leaders
- Creative changemakers
4. Public Visibility
Participants will showcase their projects through:
- Public screenings
- Digital platforms
- Community engagement initiatives
Responsibilities
Fellows will:
- Produce digital storytelling content
- Participate in journalism ethics training
- Use emerging media technologies
- Collaborate with mentors and peers
- Engage with community outreach activities
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Interest in digital storytelling or journalism
- Editing and production experience
- Commitment to racial equity and inclusion
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to dedicate 20 hours weekly
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio or work samples
Deadline
Applications close on:
- 22 May 2026
Submission Email
- ece@mymcmedia.org
Broadcast News Internship – Summer 2026
Internship Overview
The Broadcast News Internship provides practical newsroom experience for students interested in television journalism and community news production.
Interns will rotate through newsroom operations and contribute to real broadcast reporting projects.
Internship Details
Work Format
- Hybrid (remote, fieldwork, and office-based)
Weekly Hours
- 12–16 hours
Compensation
- Unpaid
- Academic credit available
Responsibilities
Interns will:
- Participate in editorial planning
- Conduct research and script writing
- Shadow reporters and producers
- Pitch news stories
- Cover local government and community events
- Gain on-camera experience
- Support newsroom operations
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Journalism or communications background
- Strong storytelling skills
- Interest in broadcast journalism
- Knowledge of video editing tools
- Social media storytelling experience
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are highly valued.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing or broadcast samples
- Three original Montgomery County story ideas
Submission Email
- web@mymcmedia.org
Why These Opportunities Matter
The Summer 2026 opportunities at Montgomery Community Media provide participants with:
- Real-world newsroom experience
- Professional mentorship
- Portfolio development
- Networking opportunities
- Exposure to multimedia storytelling
- Community engagement experience
- Journalism ethics training
- Digital media production skills
Whether applicants are aspiring journalists, video producers, editors, or digital storytellers, these programs offer valuable pathways into the media industry.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Montgomery Community Media strongly emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs and employment opportunities.
The organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and actively supports underrepresented communities in media.
MCM is also an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, or other protected characteristics.
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