The Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) · Bengaluru, India
Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) is inviting applications for its Media and Communications Internship 2026 in Bengaluru, India. The opportunity is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, recent graduates, and aspiring communications professionals who want to gain practical experience in digital media, social media management, public engagement, and creative storytelling.
The internship offers an opportunity to work with a communications team at the intersection of science, technology, art, and culture. The selected intern will support campaigns, produce digital content, assist with press outreach, contribute to external communications, and document public programmes. Through these responsibilities, the intern can develop professional skills while helping communicate research and creative ideas to wider audiences.
Science Gallery Bengaluru brings together researchers, scientists, artists, cultural practitioners, and members of the public through exhibitions, events, and collaborative programmes. Its approach creates opportunities to explore scientific and technological ideas through artistic and cultural perspectives.
The internship is particularly relevant to applicants interested in making complex ideas accessible, producing engaging online content, and communicating the work of research and cultural organisations. Applicants from different academic disciplines may be considered, provided they can demonstrate relevant skills, creativity, and an interest in the organisation's work.
The Media and Communications Intern will support Science Gallery Bengaluru's communications activities across digital platforms, media relations, partnerships, and programme documentation.
The role combines creative and administrative responsibilities. The intern may develop social media content, photograph events, edit short videos, maintain content calendars, research media contacts, and assist with collecting feedback from programme participants.
The position also provides exposure to how a public engagement institution communicates its activities and builds relationships with audiences. Interns may collaborate with programme teams, designers, documentation staff, artists, scientists, and researchers.
Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support activities that may take place during weekends.
• Practical experience in media and communications.
• Exposure to social media strategy and digital campaign development.
• Experience producing short videos, photographs, captions, and other digital content.
• Opportunities to develop writing, research, and storytelling skills.
• Exposure to press outreach and external communications.
• Experience supporting partnerships and public engagement activities.
• Opportunities to collaborate with artists, scientists, researchers, and cultural practitioners.
• Practical experience documenting events, collecting participant feedback, and preparing internal reports.
• Professional development in a creative and research focused environment.
The intern will help create and coordinate content for Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Activities may include writing captions, preparing Instagram Stories, taking photographs, shooting short videos, and editing reels.
The intern may also maintain content calendars and coordinate with programme, design, and documentation teams to ensure that content is prepared and published according to campaign schedules.
Additional responsibilities may include suggesting creative ideas for exhibitions, events, campaigns, and open calls, researching potential content creators, supporting outreach activities, and responding to audience enquiries through social media and email.
The intern will assist with media relations and external communications. Tasks may include researching journalists, preparing media contact lists, maintaining communication records, and identifying opportunities to share stories about science, technology, art, and culture.
The role may also involve supporting story pitches, monitoring relevant media conversations, and helping coordinate external communications initiatives and partnerships.
The internship includes work with the Documentation team and programme contributors during events and weekend activities.
Responsibilities may include collecting participant feedback, testimonials, and reviews, preparing internal reports, maintaining archives, and updating communications databases.
This work helps the organisation document its activities, understand audience experiences, and maintain records that support future planning and communication.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to write engaging content and conduct research.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication trends.
• Ability to plan content calendars and manage competing deadlines.
• Interest in photography, visual storytelling, and short video production.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in science communication, technology, art, culture, or public engagement.
• Creativity, initiative, and willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Experience creating mobile videos, using video editing applications, taking photographs, or developing social media content would be an advantage.
Applicants should be ready to support programme activities when required, including activities scheduled during weekends.
Interested applicants should prepare an email application containing the following materials:
• An updated résumé or curriculum vitae highlighting relevant education, communications experience, writing, research, social media, photography, or video production skills.
• A brief covering letter explaining the applicant's interest in the internship and suitability for the position.
• Relevant examples of previous communications work, where available.
• A portfolio link or PDF containing examples such as social media posts, videos, photographs, articles, or campaign materials. This is optional but may help demonstrate practical ability.
Applications are expected to be assessed against the position's published requirements and the candidate's suitability for the responsibilities.
Applicants can strengthen their submissions by demonstrating practical communication skills rather than relying solely on academic qualifications. A portfolio featuring well edited videos, effective photography, engaging captions, or previous communications projects may help illustrate relevant experience.
The covering letter should explain why the applicant is interested in communicating science, technology, art, and culture to public audiences. Candidates should also highlight their ability to organise tasks, collaborate with different teams, meet deadlines, and contribute creative ideas.
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
Bengaluru, India
The Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB)
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