Visual Storytelling and Content Development Intern

Location: Jakarta
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 18^th June 2026. Max 5 PM Jakarta Time

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 19 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars: 

• Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery. 
• Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery. 
• Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups. 

SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanah Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI. 

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role
The Visual Storytelling and Content Development intern will be involved in documenting program activities, capturing compelling photos and videos, Copy Writing and supporting the creation of multimedia products such as success stories, short videos, and event documentation. Working closely with the Communications team and in coordination with Monitoring & Evaluation, GEDSI, and provincial teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience in the operational and strategic aspects of development communications. The role offers valuable insight into how communications support governance reform and policy implementation in Indonesia’s subnational context.

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TOR – Visual Storytelling and Content Development Intern

About You

Specific Responsibilities        

• ​​​Support the communications team to identify story opportunities and visual angles.​
• ​Assist in capturing high-quality photographs and videos during field visits, events, and meetings.​
• ​​Support the post-production process, including content development (copy writing), editing, subtitling, and formatting of video/photo materials.​
• Support the development of visual assets for social media, presentations, reports, and learning materials.
• ​​Organise and archive visual content using SKALA’s digital asset management system.​
• ​Ensure ethical and respectful visual representation of individuals and communities, aligned with DFAT and SKALA standards.
• ​Help manage signed consent forms and ensure photos/videos are properly tagged with relevant metadata (e.g., date, location, activity, subject names, etc.).​

Other Duties

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA.
• ​​Ensure all visual content (photos, videos, thumbnails, graphics) meets DFAT branding requirements regarding logos, partner acknowledgments, disclaimers, and formatting​ 

Job Requirements

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. Travel is based on need. 

​​Learning Objectives

• ​​Gaining practical experience in the copy writing, planning, documentation, and production of visual content (photography and videography) to support development communications. 
• ​Understanding the principles of ethical storytelling and inclusive visual representation, particularly in the context of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI). 
• ​Developing skills in managing visual assets for communications products, reports, and multimedia platforms. ​
• ​Strengthen collaboration and communication skills through engagement with cross-functional teams.

Relationship Management

​​The intern will report directly to the Strategic Communications Lead and will work under the guidance of the broader Communications team. The intern may engage with other SKALA teams and stakeholders for learning and support purposes.​

Selection Criteria

Essential

• ​​Final-year student or recent graduate in Visual Communication, Multimedia, Film, Journalism, Social Studies or related fields.​ 
• ​​Demonstrated skills in photography and videography, including editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, or equivalent).​ 
• Familiarity with photography and videography equipment including DSLR, digital, mirrorless, or equivalent. 
• Basic understanding of copy writing, visual storytelling and ethical documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural team.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Ability to participate full-time during the internship for 12 consecutive weeks.

Preferred

• ​​Portfolio demonstrating creative and impactful visual storytelling (photo essays, short-form video, social media reels, etc.).​ 
• Demonstrated involvement in student organisations, volunteering activities, academic projects, or internship programs is an advantage.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt in a professional working environment.
• ​​Comfortable working in fast-paced, multicultural environments.​ 

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Thursday, 18^th June 2026. Max 5 PM Jakarta Time
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

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