Video Production Intern

Summer 2026

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is seeking a short-term Video Production Intern to support the development of a polished, public-facing video for CEGA’s Parvaaz Initiative.

About CEGA

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that decision-makers can use to improve policies, programs, and people’s lives. Our best-in-class academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, 80 scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—primarily from East and West Africa—and hundreds of graduate students from diverse academic disciplines who produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. Our business model involves curating policy-relevant research agendas in collaboration with development leaders, overseeing competitive grant-making to answer critical questions, investing in research capacity, and strategically connecting research and ideas to inform decision-making by governments, NGOs, and the private sector.

CEGA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—please read our values statement here.

Position Overview

The intern will help adapt an existing Parvaaz video into a concise overview video for broader audiences. This will include filming a small number of new interviews with CEGA-affiliated researchers and leadership, editing existing and/or raw footage, refining the narrative arc, and producing a final video under 3 minutes for use on CEGA’s website, YouTube channel, and social media by August 15, 2026.

Location

Hybrid; UC Berkeley campus for filming

Duration and Compensation

Summer 2026, with final video due by August 15, 2026; Paid project stipend

Responsibilities

• Review existing video and raw footage to identify the strongest content for a shorter final product.
• Support development of a production schedule.
• Film 2-3 interviews of the two lead researchers and potentially CEGA’s Faculty Director on or near the UC Berkeley campus.
• Edit the final video to under 3 minutes with clear, compelling messaging.
• Incorporate subtitles, captions, titles, lower thirds, music, and basic visual polish as needed.
• Prepare final video files in formats suitable for CEGA’s website, YouTube, and social media.
• Work closely with CEGA’s Director of Operations and Strategy to incorporate feedback within a short project timeline.

Qualifications

• Current UC Berkeley student or recent UC Berkeley graduate in film, media studies, journalism, communications, digital storytelling, or a related field preferred.
• Experience filming interviews, especially with clean audio and professional lighting.
• Strong video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software.
• Ability to shape complex material into a concise and engaging narrative.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet a firm deadline.
• Comfort working independently and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Interest in global development, public policy, research, or social impact is a plus.

Hiring

To apply, submit your application here on Submittable. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please submit ASAP to ensure your application is reviewed.

Applicants should submit:

• Resume
• Brief statement of interest, 1-2 paragraphs
• Two examples of past video, film, documentary, interview, or editing work
• Two references, including name, relationship, and email
• Availability between July and August 15, including availability for in-person filming at UC Berkeley

Deadline to submit papers is Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. PacDev 2027 will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2027. It will be hosted by the University of British Columbia.

When submitting your paper, you will be asked to include the following:

• Title
• Author and co-author(s)’s name(s)
• Paper abstract
• Paper to upload as pdf file

Full papers and extended abstracts will be reviewed. If your paper is not selected for a presentation, it may be considered for the poster session. 

PacDev welcomes paper submissions in all research topics in development economics. Priority will be given to full papers, but extended abstracts will also be considered. Submissions from junior researchers are encouraged, including submissions for a Junior Researcher poster session that is open to doctoral students in their third year or below, masters students and graduates, and advanced undergraduates.

Please submit via this site by December 13, 2026. You will be notified of a decision by January 16, 2027.