Video Production Intern - Remote Optional
The Democratic Attorneys General Association provides political and policy support to Democratic State Attorneys General in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights.
DAGA is seeking energetic and hard-working students to join our internship program. This internship opportunity with DAGA is a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC experience that helps students learn more about the American political process.
The term will begin in early June and end in early August (start and end dates are flexible depending on student availability). This is a non-employment internship opportunity. Internships are part-time and unpaid, though DAGA can sign off on credit/service hours. Interns are offered flexible work schedules and expected to work an average of 20 hours per week - additional hours are permitted if required by a program or for academic credit.
Interns will receive a $250/week stipend to offset transportation and living costs.
THE VIDEO PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP CAN BE REMOTE OR IN-PERSON.
General Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, but graduate students may be considered depending on the department's needs
- This is a fast-paced and fast-changing work environment that requires the ability to organize and handle multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Able to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential matters
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong research and computer skills (MS Office, etc.), database (NGP) skills a plus
- Humor, initiative, and openness to evolving responsibilities
Video and Design Production Additional Required Qualifications
- Basic experience/understanding of Sony cameras (A7S, FS5, FX9)
- Intermediate video editing skills (Premiere Pro)
- Basic After Effects skills
- Basic experience/understanding of audio mixing and color correction
- Experience with Photoshop a plus
- Strong sense of storytelling
- Strong visual and design sense
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Assist with video shoots, including setting up lights, operating camera, and audio monitoring
- Upload, sort, tag, and edit raw video footage, including color correction and sound mixing
- Create short video packages utilizing footage and basic animation
- Transcribe interviews and caption videos
- Write scripts
- Create basic graphics for use in video packages
DAGA’s office is open 9 AM – 6 PM Eastern. Interns set a weekly schedule based on their availability, school schedule, and department needs. DAGA offices are in downtown DC.
DAGA values a truly diverse workforce and is committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and integrity.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities, people of color, transgender and non-binary people, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
DAGA is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all personnel actions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex: age; marital status; personal appearance; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; family responsibilities; disability; genetic information; credit Information; status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking. DAGA will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.