Videographer

Duties

Filming and Equipment Operation: 

• Assist in setting up and operating cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during shoots. You'll gain hands-on experience in various filming techniques while capturing high-quality video footage for projects.

Creative Contribution: 

• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative concepts for videos. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas for shot composition, storytelling techniques, and visual styles that enhance the overall narrative of each project.

Preferred Qualities

• Fine Arts
• Communications

Areas of Interest

• Business Administration
• Communication
• Social Work
• English
• Fine Arts

Preferred Skills

• Basic Camera Operation knowledge
• Basic Audio Equipment knowledge

Skills you Gain

• Camera Operation: Hands-on experience with operating broadcast-quality cameras for live and recorded shoots.
• Framing and Composition: Learning how to frame shots, apply principles of composition, and adjust angles for visually appealing results.
• Lighting Techniques: Understanding how lighting affects the mood, tone, and visibility of a shot, and how to adjust lighting equipment accordingly.
• Multi-camera Setups: Experience working with multiple cameras during live broadcasts or studio productions, including camera switching.
• Audio and Video Syncing: Gaining knowledge of how to ensure audio and video are properly synchronized in a live or post-production setting.
• Focus Control: Learning how to adjust focus for sharp, clear images and understanding depth of field.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues with camera equipment or visual quality during shoots.
• Camera Movements: Practicing techniques for smooth camera movements, such as panning, tilting, and tracking shots.
• Field Production: Gaining experience working on-location and handling the logistics of camera operations in outdoor or off-site environments.
• Post-production Collaboration: Working with editors to ensure the footage is properly captured and usable for editing processes.
• Understanding Broadcast Standards: Familiarity with broadcast quality standards, including aspect ratios, resolution, and color grading.
• Teamwork and Communication: Collaborating with directors, producers, and other crew members to execute the vision for a production.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all camera shots meet the technical and creative requirements of the production.
• Time Management: Developing the ability to work under tight deadlines, particularly during live events or fast-paced production schedules.

Interning as a videographer at PBS Guam presents an exciting opportunity for college students to develop their technical skills while contributing to impactful community storytelling. This role allows interns to gain hands-on experience in video production, from operating cameras and editing footage to collaborating on creative projects that highlight Guam's culture and issues. Beyond the technical aspects, this internship fosters essential soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and adaptability, which are invaluable across various career paths, including marketing, education, and public relations. By working in a dynamic environment that emphasizes creativity and social impact, interns not only enhance their resumes but also build a versatile skill set that prepares them for success in multiple fields.

Note: We encourage all students, especially if this is your first dive into internships, to get career support. If you would like to get career support (resume checks, guidance, and interview practice) before applying, please complete this form.