Work with Us

What We Are About:

We, at Montgomery Community Media, are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture by actively championing diversity within our staff and stakeholders. This creates a more equitable space in community media for the 1 million residents of Montgomery County.

We are dedicated to hiring individuals who are driven to make an impact in our community and believe in our mission of providing media access to all county residents.

We value the unique identities and experiences of all people and welcome you to apply.

What We Offer:

Our organization believes in providing our full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, innovation, flexibility, professional growth, and financial security.

MCM General Description of Benefits for Full and Part-Time Employees Can be Found Here.

Open Positions:

Internship Opportunities:

NexGen Youth Corps

Broadcast News Internship – Spring 2026

NexGen Youth Media Corp

About Montgomery Community Media (MCM):
MCM is a non-profit media access organization serving Montgomery County, Md. We provide media training, access to video production equipment and facilities, and guidance from media professionals to help county residents create and share media content. Additionally, MCM provides media production services to other nonprofit organizations and county government agencies to meet their video production needs. MCM’s small staff of professional journalists covers hyper-local news, providing residents with reliable, trustworthy local news and information about their communities. MCM maintains multiple platforms for sharing content, including several access cable channels, www.mymcmedia.org, and multiple social media platforms.

We are dedicated to hiring individuals who are driven to make an impact in our community and believe in our mission of providing media access to all county residents. We are committed to creating a workplace where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees.

Employment type: Volunteer

Hours: 10-20 Hours Weekly

Location: This is a hybrid position and will require some hours at the office (Silver Spring, Md.) and in-person events.

Are you passionate about the Montgomery County community and want hands-on, impactful professional digital marketing experience? Want to help contribute to amplifying community voices? Montgomery Community Media is looking for you. As a NexGen Youth Media Corp, you will gain real-life experience working with a non-profits, small businesses, and the local Montgomery county community helping to foster and facilitate community engagement across digital platforms. Please read the full description for internship application instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging content for social media platforms, including graphics, short videos, and reels.
• Assist in video tapping, editing, and producing short-form videos that highlight community stories and initiatives.
• Conduct on-camera and off-camera interviews with community members, business owners, and local leaders.
• Help develop scripts and storyboards for digital storytelling projects.
• Support video production for live events, community programs, and nonprofit initiatives.
• Capture and edit behind-the-scenes footage to showcase the work of Montgomery Community Media and its partners.
• Research and pitch story ideas that align with community issues, youth perspectives, and local news for our YouthTalk podcast.
• Assist with logging and organizing video footage for post-production.
• Learn and apply basic lighting, audio, and cinematography techniques for high-quality video storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school or college students receiving Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Service Learning (SSL) hours, class credit, or volunteer hours.
• Passion for community engagement, media, and digital storytelling.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse groups.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Interest in video production, content creation, or journalism is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new digital tools and storytelling techniques.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to promoting diverse voices and perspectives in media.
• Reliable access to technology and the internet for virtual and in-person tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Proficient in Canva, basic video editing, and other design tools.
• An interest in non-profit work is a plus.

Benefits:

• College credits and MCPS SSL available and encouraged as this is an unpaid internship.

**Please submit your resume and any work samples (social media copy, graphics, video projects, etc.) to ece@mymcmedia.org.

Broadcast News Internship – Spring 2026

Location: Hybrid – Remote work, on-location fieldwork, and Rockville, Md. office
Hours: 12–16 hours per week
Employment type: Unpaid (Academic credit is available)

Internship Overview

MCM is seeking motivated Broadcast News Interns to join our newsroom for Spring 2026. This internship offers hands-on experience in a working broadcast environment where you’ll rotate through key areas of local news production, observing, learning, and contributing to real community reporting.

Interns will be introduced to every aspect of our broadcast and digital operations within a structured, supervised environment.

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

• Participate in the daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, and script writing.
• Accompany reporters and crews on field assignments to learn editorial and technical aspects of broadcast news gathering.
• Shadow producers and assignment editors to understand newsroom workflow.
• Pitch, research, and develop stories for broadcast, web, and social platforms.
• Gain on-camera experience through a studio anchor practice session.
• Cover local events, government briefings, and community stories through field reporting and mobile journalism.
• Support newsroom staff with daily operations including the assignment desk and production support.
• Attend professional development sessions and mentorship opportunities with MCM journalists and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a journalism, communications, or related program.
• Sophomore standing or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Interest in television journalism, broadcast production, and community news.
• Familiarity with Montgomery County is a plus.
• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are highly valued.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Familiarity with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, iMovie, CapCut, Canva).
• Experience writing or producing for student TV, radio, or digital publications.
• Comfort with using social media as a storytelling tool.
• Interest in community-driven journalism, public affairs, or youth voices.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in local broadcast journalism and newsroom operations.
• Bylines and broadcast credits for published work.
• Opportunities to build a portfolio with produced stories.
• Mentorship from journalists, producers, and multimedia professionals.
• Networking with local reporters, elected officials, and community leaders.
• Training in broadcast reporting, community storytelling, and ethical journalism.

Application Process

Please send the following materials to web@mymcmedia.org:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter outlining your interest in local broadcast journalism
• 2–3 writing or broadcast samples (articles, scripts, or video projects)

Three original story ideas relevant to Montgomery County

Submit a Resume

Use the form below to submit a resume or send your resume and cover letter to hiring@mymcmedia.org