Multimedia Intern

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis, MD

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay seeks a summer Multimedia Intern for its Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Communications Office in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a part-time, summer 2013 position.  Deadline to apply is June 10, 2013.

Project Description:

The goal of this project will be to support the video/photo needs of the CBP’s Communications Office and specifically, the Multimedia Producer.  The Multimedia Intern will assist the communications team in its ongoing efforts to improve the quality of CBP’s video and photo content and help increase the visibility of partners’ efforts to diverse audiences and interest groups throughout the watershed.  This is an opportunity for a “budding” documentary videographer to gain experience in an office setting and in the field.

Responsibilities:

The Multimedia Intern will:

• Log digital video footage, categorize and archive selects
• Assist in production of CBP video features, including operating  DSLR audio/video equipment on location shoots
• Research tasks in support of video projects (features, photo essays, etc) as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience (such as internship, graduate work) working with professional non-fiction video production and/or post production teams
• Working proficiency in Final Cut Studio 7
• Basic proficiency in Adobe CS6 (AE, Photoshop, Illustrator), MS Office
• Basic proficiency in DSLR video production and post-production workflow
• Strong interest in environmental and social issues, preferably related to the Chesapeake Bay.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinker.
• Must have own car.
• Physical requirements - Applicants must be:comfortable travelling by boat on occasion, able to lift and carry objects up 50 pounds and able to stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes through rough terrain

Contract Period & Hours:

15-20/week for 7 weeks (negotiable)

The Chesapeake Bay Program is a diverse federal/state/non-government partnership established in 1983.  It works to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay and the thousands of streams, creeks and rivers in the watershed through collaborative policy making, scientific assessment and public communication.

The CBP Communications Office is managed by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay under grant funding provided by the Environmental Protection Agency. This position reports directly to the Multimedia Producer and works closely with the Chesapeake Bay Program communications team.

Salary & Benefits:

This is an unpaid internship without benefits.

How To Apply:

Please email cover letter, resume and 1 video sample to menloe@chesapeakebay.net by Monday, June 10, 2013.  Include “MM Intern” in subject line.  No phone calls, please.

Closing Date : 06/10/2013