About the opportunity
NASA invites students pursuing degrees in journalism, communications, media relations, science writing, convergence journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, strategic communications, marketing, graphic design, museum design, photography, and related fields to join our science communications team. Interns gain hands-on experience by collaborating with a leading team of writers, multimedia producers, public affairs officers, and experience designers to create and share content, engaging information, and experiences from NASA’s most exciting science missions, including the Hubble, Webb, and Roman telescopes, Artemis Moon missions, Earth-observing remote sensing satellites, and solar research. The posting covers two main focus areas: Multimedia Newsroom positions working on complex communications campaigns (web features, videos, social media, and livestreams) and Public Engagement positions working in public outreach, campaign design, event planning, tour organization, and internal workforce engagement.
Funding and benefits
- Gain hands-on professional experience collaborating with NASA writers, multimedia producers, and public affairs officers.
- Comprehensive exposure to science communications for major NASA science missions.
- Stipend/financial support as standard for NASA internships.
Who can apply?
- Open to undergraduate students (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and graduate Master's students age 16 and up.
- Citizenship: US Citizen Only.
- Preferred majors include Business, Management, Marketing, Audiovisual Communications, Graphic Communications, Communication and Media Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Creative Writing, Film/Video Production, and Design.
Required documents
- Personal statement highlighting internship objectives and relevant coursework, internships, and work experiences.
- Links to work samples demonstrating skills and interests.
When to apply
- Registration Start Date: 6/12/2026
- Registration End Date: 9/14/2026
- Session: Spring 2027
How to apply
- Visit the NASA STEM Gateway or intern portal to submit an application.
- Include a personal statement highlighting your objectives and relevant experience.
- Provide links to work samples demonstrating your skills and interests.
- Indicate a preference for multimedia newsroom, public engagement, or a combination.
Additional information
- Contact email: nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov
- Work schedule: Full-time (~40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during regular working hours).
- Location: Greenbelt, Maryland (Goddard Space Flight Center).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Undergraduate or graduate students in communications, journalism, design, or related fields
- Individuals eager to gain hands-on experience with high-profile science missions like the Webb or Roman telescopes
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site, full-time role located in Greenbelt, Maryland, requiring relocation if you are not local
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this internship
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship is ideal for students looking to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice by working directly with NASA's communications team, providing a unique portfolio-building experience in science storytelling and public engagement.
Our take
Students with a passion for science communication and the required U.S. citizenship should apply; those seeking remote work or non-U.S. opportunities will need to look elsewhere.
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