Media Production Intern
Internship Type: Part-time
Direct Report: Media Production Specialist
Compensation: Academic Credit – Unpaid
Organization Overview
Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction’s adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically-safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children’s Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Internship Description
The Media Production Intern assists with the media production and marketing efforts of Victory Junction. The internship’s primary focus is the production of the weekly camp video slideshow and assisting with photography but may involve other responsibilities as needed. The internship runs June 5 – August 4, 2023.
Opportunities
● Work as part of a collaborative team under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Media Production Specialist
● Learn video and photo editing on industry standard software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom Classic)
● Gain valuable field experience in a real-world setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Take photographs of campers, staff, and volunteers during scheduled activity blocks, making sure to capture all program areas, diversity of campers, staff, and volunteers
● Assist with editing photos
● Assist with video editing of weekly summer camp slide show videos and other projects as needed
● Other duties as required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Prospective interns must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and meet other medical requirements as a condition of employment.
Education and Experience
● Internship candidates must be a student or recent graduate of a media production or photography college degree program and must be recommended by a faculty member in their degree concentration
● Working knowledge of digital photography
● Familiarity with non-linear video editing systems and thorough understanding of the concepts of video editing. Experience with Adobe Premiere is especially helpful.
● Excellent organizational skills
● Deadline-oriented focus with the ability to deliver work on time
● Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Compensation
This internship is an unpaid position. Students may receive academic credit from their college for successful completion of the internship.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to John Barnett, Director of Marketing & Communications, at jbarnett@victoryjunction.org.
Victory Junction is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to medical condition, physical ability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, socioeconomic background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to remove barriers and provide opportunity and access for all people.
