Digital Production and Programming Intern
Project Summary:
The intern assists with the coordination and production of the MNHS Digital Production and Programming department; including audio and visual media production, writing and producing for the website, research and configuring third-party tools for content and program delivery, asset collection, storyboarding, copy editing and measurement. This position will offer opportunities to create digital content in a matrixed environment, leveraging experience and resources with modern storytelling tools.
Summer projects will include gallery media, podcast production, audio tours and rollout of projects at historic sites network.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Audio/Visual/Web production which may include research, script/question preparation, asset gathering and approval, assisting on photo/video/audio recordings
- Assist with transcription and captioning of videos
- Assist with measuring success/failure of digital programs
- Support collaborative programming initiatives with organizing and communicating about upcoming projects
Knowledge Intern is Expected to Gain:
- Professional media production experience
- Office environment work
- Creative confidence
- Experience in multimedia storytelling
- Working knowledge of commonly used platforms for content delivery (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, Spotify/Apple Podcasts)
- Collaborative project management skills
- Increased knowledge of the process of how history is recorded and retold
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
- Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: Communications, Media, Film, Digital Art, Creative Writing, non-profit management, history, American studies, native american studies, or other related degrees.
- Experience and interest in working with history, digital media/journalism/media production
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactively motivated to develop new projects
- Creative thinking skills
- Experience with Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
- Ability to use Google Meet/Zoom for meetings
Interns are required to participate in three, in-person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.
Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:
- Thursday, June 18 from 11:30am-1:00pm
- Thursday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00pm
- Thursday, August 13 from 3:30-5:30pm
- Final Presentations: Thursday, August 27 from 11:00am-1:00pm