Intern, Video Engagement

Position Information:

Start Date: January 8, 2024 – June 7, 2024
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm)
Location: Anywhere within the U.S.A.
Compensation: $18.00/hour

Intern, Video Engagement - Marketplace:

Every Friday the Marketplace Tech host sits down with an industry insider to review the big technology stories making headlines. ‘Bytes: a week in review’ uses video content alongside audio to offer the audience news they can use as they head into the weekend. Each episode includes the ‘big bytes’ segment which highlights a deal of record in the multi-trillion-dollar global industry.

The video engagement intern will pitch ideas and assist with identifying topics for coverage. This role supports efforts to increase the digital audience by creating short clips that amplify the weekly segment. The video engagement intern will listen and respond to audience interests across digital platforms through the creation of social cuts.

Key Learning Goals:

Through immersive learning and real-world projects, our goal is for you to:

Work with—and learn from— Marketplace producers and other members of the team to enhance your skills and produce your most authentic work.
Learn how to align content strategy with a digital platform through a clearer comprehension of audience behaviors.
Discover how to evolve content strategy by incorporating data, analytics, and optimization techniques for increased engagement.

Responsibilities:

In this hands-on role, you will support the Marketplace Tech team with the following:

Conceive, write, shoot, edit, and produce short-form and long-form video content.
Experiment and create new video formats and series.
Be an expert on the digital media landscape who can anticipate and pounce on trends.
Serve as a point of communication between the social media and Tech teams.

Benefits:

Eligible to accrue sick time off.
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.

Programming:

Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

Enrolled Senior in an undergraduate or Master’s program OR have earned a degree within the last 12 months.
A demonstrated interest in journalism (i.e., produced work for publication, worked at school newspaper/radio, etc.).
Must have the ability to write clearly and accurately under strict deadlines and work independently.
Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience creating compelling, shareable video or other viral content (i.e. work can be for personal use, coursework or internships/jobs).
Experience with video editing.
Extremely knowledgeable about TikTok and YouTube.
A genuine interest in what makes content shareable and viral.
Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, roughly 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework or experience in journalism.
Ability to manage multiple projects throughout all stages of production.
An enthusiasm for pitching new ideas and concepts.
Experience with DSLRs and basic sound/lighting equipment.
Experience in front of the camera a plus.

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

What interests you about this internship?
What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
Required to move about in the community.
Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
Working Conditions:
Moderate noise level.
Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.