Video Production Internship (Bachelor's Level)

Description

Location:

5301 Mt Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701

Wage:

$20 an hour

Schedule:

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm ; Up to 40 hours and will work with the right candidate on schedule

Position Overview:

To support the Marketing Department by assisting in the production of video and still photography content. The

video production intern will be responsible for assisting in the capturing, editing and producing completed video 

content and still photography that highlights the organization’s programs, initiatives, success stories and impact on 

the community. Your work plays a vital role in promoting the organization’s mission, raising awareness and 

engaging various stakeholders.

Benefits of Interning at CHS:

• Compensation: Earn $20 an hour while gaining valuable experience in your field.
• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to helping you achieve a balance between professional growth and academic success, ensuring your internship supports both areas effectively.
• Professional Development: Engage in hands-on learning and benefit from mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, helping you sharpen your skills and deepen your expertise.
• Career Development: Gain exposure to multiple departments, providing valuable career insights and potential opportunities for future employment.
• Educational Assistance: Receive support for your academic growth, with resources designed to help you further your education while gaining practical, real-world experience.

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Requirements

 What You Will Do:

• Video Production: Assist in the planning, shooting and editing of high-quality videos that effectively communicate the organization's programs, events, success stories, and overall impact.
•  Storytelling: Assist in the development creative concepts and use storyboards when necessary to effectively convey the organization's mission, values and objectives through visual storytelling.
• Equipment and Technical Expertise: Assist the videographer to use and maintain video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio equipment and editing software, to ensure high-quality video production.
• On-site Videography: Assist the videographer in conducting on-site video shoots, which may involve travel to various locations within the state or off-site locations.
• Post-production: Assist in the editing and finalization of videos, incorporating visual effects, graphics, voiceovers, and music to enhance the overall quality and impact.
• Video Archives: Organize and maintain a comprehensive video library, ensuring easy access to past projects and footage for future reference.
• Time Management, Use of Work Time: Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to maximize productive results. Deadlines are met and services expediently delivered. Allows for flexibility where necessary to handle a change in priorities or an additional challenge. 
•  Assignment/Project Implementation, Follow-Through: Must be able to organize an assignment or project and follow it through to completion within the time allotted. 
•  Independent Self-Direction: Must be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the position with little supervision. 
• Communication Methods: Written and oral communication are critical skills. Must be able to get important points across. Listens carefully to complex issues to effectively respond.
• Professional/Ethical Conduct: Must be able to conduct oneself in a manner that promotes professionalism and teamwork throughout the Organization, setting an example for others to follow. Responsibility for highly confidential and sensitive information requires ethics and professionalism beyond reproach. 
• Work Coordination (Co-workers, Other Departments): Understands operational objectives and proactively and creatively seeks new and improved methodologies, soliciting the input of others within the organization, and keeping abreast of industry advances.
• Teamwork Methods, Team Membership Relationships: Must be able to contribute as a team member to promote the achievement of team goals. Cooperatively and respectfully interacts with other team members to encourage positive results. Actively participates in the necessary tasks of the team and vocally shares ideas. 
• Quality: Must be able to be committed to delivering exceptional quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in all aspects of our work. 
• Mission Alignment: A genuine commitment to the mission of Children’s Home Society and a desire to contribute to its success.
•  Photo Archives: Organize and maintain a comprehensive photo library, ensuring easy access to past projects and photography for future reference

What We’ll Love About You:

• Assists in taking professional pictures in a studio or on location, working closely with clients and colleagues to 
• produce high-quality photographic images.
• Responds quickly to unplanned photography requests for social media and other publicity needs (checks presentations, donor visits, school events, etc.)
• Uses different techniques to enhance photographs, as required.
• Uses photo manipulation software such as Adobe Suite to get desired results.
• Recommends creative ideas to exceed expectations of goals and objectives.
• Uses artistic knowledge to enhance and compose photographs.
• Reviews sets of photographs and select the best results.
• Operates various photographic equipment such as single lens reflex cameras and film or digital 
• cameras and lighting.
• Requires an ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively to conceptualize and complete projects in a 
• fast-paced environment.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and managing multiple projects at the same time. 

Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing B.A. in Marketing, Business, Fine Art, Photography, Filmmaking, Education, or a related field.

Experience: 

• Familiarity with digital video/image editing software (preferred: Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Suite)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboarding required. 

Extended periods of sedentary work required. Limited travel may be necessary.

This position description is meant to describe the typical kinds of duties or difficulty level that may be required of positions with 

this title. The use of a particular expression shall not limit or exclude other duties or difficulty levels not mentioned. This 

position description is not meant to limit or modify the Organization's right to assign, direct or control the work assigned to this 

position.