What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videography/Photography Intern position at Lakeside Chautauqua?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Videography / Photography Intern
Department : Marketing & Advancement
Reports To : Senior Director of Marketing
Start Date : May 12, 2025
Hourly Wage : $15 (non-exempt)
Academic or non-academic applications accepted
POSITION SUMMARY : The Videography / Photography Intern works collaboratively with supervisors, fellow interns and internal departments to photograph Lakeside’s summer events and create promotional videos. This internship requires a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, video shooting and editing, and DSLR camera and video components.
The Photography / Videography Intern is responsible for interviewing community members, writing scripts, and shooting and editing video content daily. This individual should have experience editing in a range of content formats, shooting on location outdoors and indoors, writing, and demonstrating aesthetic and technical skills.
The ideal candidate can take direction and critiques with grace; make creative and technical decisions; maintain the ability to work in a focused, independent environment; work collaboratively with a team; is highly organized, personable and self-motivated; capable of meeting strict deadlines; and possesses excellent communication, time management and leadership skills. The intern’s work may be featured on the website, social media, blog and other digital platforms. Aerial video and drone experience is a plus.
Please note : This internship runs from May 12-August 15 (or later preferred). This internship also requires flexibility, as the intern is expected to work days, some evenings and weekends, and all summer holidays, including Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (PLUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED) :
- Interview guests, staff, donors and community members
- Write scripts
- Film, edit and post promotional or testimonial videos
- Download, edit and organize all video files on Dropbox
- Work closely with the Digital Communications Coordinator to upload videos across all marketing channels (social media, YouTube, e-newsletters, digital ads, etc.)
- Assist in social media reels
- Manage YouTube account
- Film and photography events
- Create short motion graphics and animations
- Distribute the Lakesider newspaper on Fridays
- Edit and update the policy and procedures manual for the internship position
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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $15
