Intern, Media Production

About the Job

POSITION SUMMARY

The Media Production Intern is a member of AACRAO’s Marketing & Communication team, helping tell AACRAO’s story through video and audio content, as well as providing general marketing and communication support. You’ll collaborate with a small but talented team as you capture video content, edit and produce videos for a variety of audiences and mediums, and contribute to crafting a cohesive narrative across the organization. This is a part-time position at an estimated 20-28 hours/week. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture video footage and b-roll.
• Edit and produce video marketing collateral, including promotional videos, social media clips, etc. 
• Manage video requests through GatherVoices, our online member-engagement video platform.
• Organize and manage video files.
• General marketing and communication support. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (such as a printer)
• Hybrid. One day/week in the DC office and occasional travel in the DC area to cover events.
• Option for occasional domestic travel beyond DC to capture video footage and interviews. 

About You

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is creative, eager to learn, open to feedback, enjoys collaborating with others, and can see a project through from beginning to completion. They have a portfolio of media production work to share, as well as general experience with marketing and communication (or a willingness to learn). Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. This is an excellent position for a recent graduate or current undergrad/grad student who wants to expand their media production portfolio and gain professional Marketing and Communication experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrated video production skills (required) and audio production skills (desired)
• Marketing experience 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to help people feel comfortable on camera 
• Ability to see a project through from beginning to completion 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• BA/BBA/BS degree or current undergraduate student (must show proof of enrollment) 
• 1 year of related experience (may use portfolio or coursework to demonstrate experience) 

COMPETENCIES 

• Creativity 
• Problem Solving 
• Project Management 
• Storytelling 
• Strategic Communication 
• Video and/or Audio Production 
• Graphic Design (optional)
  

How to Apply

Applicants will submit:

• Resume and Cover Letter. In your cover letter, please confirm that you can work a hybrid job in the DC area (one day/week in the DC office) and specify at least one way you would like to grow as a professional through this experience. 
• Link to online portfolio
  

Please Note

• Salary range: $20-$23/hour 
• Deadline to submit applications: August 30, 2024
  

AACRAO is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association working to make higher education more responsive to learners. With a membership of more than 15,000 higher education professionals at approximately 2,300 institutions in more than 40 countries, collectively representing over 16.5 million enrolled students, the association provides advocacy, research, and policy-based guidance and training to higher education professionals to smooth the path for learners at every stage of their journey.