Multimedia & Digital Communications Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

The Multimedia & Digital Communications Intern (MDCI) assists in capturing and developing high standard multimedia content pieces, requiring a high degree of technical expertise and creativity. The position will assist with on-set productions in a variety of capacities, including managing professional video, photo, and audio equipment. The position also cuts and edits collected video footage until it meets the communications director’s approval, including rearranging and splicing scenes that have already been shot, and inserting music, sound, or optical effects.

Aids with cinematography needs on all video productions in the department, both internal and external in nature

Visually interpret the story needs of the producers by imagining, visualizing and creating cinematic looks using our existing inventory of tools

Demonstrate an understanding of the “looks” created in order to keep productions feeling current and fresh

Assists in editing content pieces, including documentary and narrative videos of all types

Make informed creative decisions about cuts in order to preserve messaging of the piece

Take notes and direction from department and section heads

Ability to produce multiple edits from the same raw footage to meet needs of multiple audiences.

Post-production work may include updating, uploading, and quality control of finished videos and website.

Responsible for keeping track of (video/capture) cards, transferring footage into computer and ensure the footage is secure.

Assist in digital transfer for media management, storage and transfer on hard drives to contracted editors.

Uses photo and video to effectively communicate the mission of The Salvation Army internally and externally, and to achieve the three digital communications objectives of The Salvation Army National Headquarters: increase fundraising, build and protect The Salvation Army’s brand, and meet human needs.

Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of the digital communications strategy and subsequent content that will appear on the national website and social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Follows organizational style guide on all digital materials and communications and ensures organization-wide brand alignment by maintaining corporate identity consistency.

Other duties as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Video and Audio Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must be enrolled in their fourth year of a Multimedia, Video Production, or relevant Bachelor’s program, and must be receiving college credit.

Awareness of film procedure, terminology and production

On-set production experience preferred

Working knowledge and proficiency in social media content and engagement strategies

Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, OneDrive), Adobe Premiere Pro, Dropbox, and other postproduction or digital design software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient in usage of all types of camera equipment, especially Sony mirrorless cameras.

Proficient in usage of lighting for video production.

Proficient in audio recording equipment.

Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Proficient with encoding video to different formats.

Ability to perform basic color correction.

Some working knowledge or desire to learn After Effects techniques for simple Motion Graphics, such as lower thirds and title cards.

Ability to edit sound, including audio cleanup and addition of music beds and sound effects.

Excellent communication skills; including organizational, proofreading, editing, and problem-solving skills.

A working knowledge of online communications, including website and social media publishing

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

Ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (production equipment).

Summer Internship Duration: May 12 - July 25