Multimedia Intern (Fall 2022)
Title: Multimedia Intern
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Hours: Part-time internship (20 hours per week), early September and ends early December, flexible hours
Compensation: $500 monthly stipend OR school credit
Required Education: Currently working towards undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, marketing, media production, graphic design, animation
Contact: Nicole Zefran at nzefran@gbsn.org. No phone calls please.
Description:
The Global Business School Network’s internship program is an integral part of the organization. Interns are actively involved in all areas of the organization and play a vital role in day-to-day operations. GBSN seeks interns who are well-organized team players with a commitment to and interest in international development, non-profits, event planning and/or communications. As an intern, you will be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on the development efforts of the international community. The GBSN internship program enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. Interning with GBSN is a great way to gain real world experience that prepares you for a career in non-profit management, international development, communications, business, or many other avenues.
The Multimedia Intern will work closely with GBSN’s staff in shaping our online presence by scripting, editing, and producing content in line with our target audience. This role requires video editing and animation competencies, and the ability to transform raw footage into easily digestible content pieces. The role further includes supporting GBSN's web presence, working on designing marketing and conference materials.
GBSN strives for excellence in the workplace and an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of GBSN’s communication strategy targeting various stakeholders
- Identify and develop stories from GBSN's member network focused on societal impact and inclusive and sustainable development
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on communication related tasks
- Support on leveraging GBSN’s multiple channels
- Support the effective management of digital content libraries and document libraries
- Assist with the recruitment and support of the internship program
- Promote GBSN’s overall strategic framework and work plan
- Support general GBSN member engagements, e.g. Collab meetings, roundtable discussions, Impact Community meetings, etc.
- Edit and produce audiovisual content to live across all GBSN platforms
- Produce visual content
- Produce content that support the promotion of the 2022 GBSN Hybrid Conference (e.g. highlight reels, sponsor lightning reels, interview spots, etc.)
- Develop multimedia packages for GBSN newsletter, member collective, blog, website and social media channels
- Support the maintenance of GBSN’s social media accounts
- Assist with maintenance of GBSN website and online community
- Contribute to producing digital analytics reports for overall online performance
- Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive material utilized throughout the internship
Competencies:
- Communication: Has an understanding of strategic communication within organizations and is able to communicate clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats
- Brand Management: Able to think strategically and to use analytical skills to transform strategies into concrete actions, understanding of how to build and manage a brand
- Project Management: Able to organize and structure different tasks, good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation
- Collaboration: Works effectively with different personalities across a variety of social and professional situations, displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Innovation: Has interest in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for GBSN's international network
- Problem Solving: Has a proactive hands-on approach, also when operating with limited information
- Motivation: Interest in working in an international organization
- Independence: able to work independently, taking initiatives and showing self-development, initiative taking, sound judgment (this is essential)
Required Skills:
You must meet one of the following requirements:
- You are currently in the final year of your Bachelor’s degree; or
- You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
- You have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the field of Communications, Media, Web Development, International Relations or equivalent
- Experience in one of the following fields is required: Communication, Web Development; Audio-Visual Content Creation or similar
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite, such as Illustrator, InDesign, etc is an advantage
- Knowledge of video editing tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc.) is essential
- Experience with animation is an advantage
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) is required
- Experience with project management and change management is an advantage
- Experience with stakeholder engagement strategies is an advantage
- Fluent in written and spoken English is required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
- Ability to communicate internally with a team and supervisor effectively in a virtual environment is required
- Cover letter that indicates how you learned of the internship and details your interest, and most importantly your skills and qualifications
- Resume
- Portfolio Demonstrating Abilities
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls please. GBSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interview following the deadline. If you have any questions, please write to us via email.