2026-2027 Fall Digital Media Video Intern-Learning & Support

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year.

In this role within the Training & Workforce Development department's Workforce Partnerships unit, interns will:

• Graphic arts for department logos and recruitment flyers

• Internal and social media recruitment sizzlers

• Produce, edit and publish photos and videos for all internal and external partnership events

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

Educational Experience/Requirements:

• Preferred Major(s): Media, Film, Communications, Video production

• Preferred Level of Education: College first-year and above

• Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the Chicagoland area

Physical Requirements:

• The demands associated with the normal office environment

• Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week

• Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs

• Carrying needed equipment

• Conduct site visits to gather footage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills

• Good organizational skills with attention to detail

• Good project management skills

• Video editing skills

• Graphic design skills

• Experience with photography

• Proficiency in using Canva/Piktochart

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite