Job Announcement

Position: Internship: CPBN Media Lab
Status:
Internship
Reports to: Manager, Education Services,

Job Description

Availability: Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer semesters

Hours: A minimum of 16 hours per week Internship

Summary: Learn > Research > Write > Interview > Shoot > Produce > Post

Interns will have a hands-on immersive educational experience producing content. Interns will learn and be required to perform all the media creation production tasks, from pre-production planning and production through post-production editing and posting. CPBN Media Lab graduates are employed by A&E, Discovery Networks, WTNH, The Journal Inquirer, Nickelodeon, Patch and CPTV Sports.

"I had such a great time and learned so much about videography, photography, and interviewing! I know I will definitely use my newfound knowledge in the future with school and hopefully, a career! Thank you again!"

Emily Judd '11 

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Research story ideas
  • Conduct phone and on-camera interviews and manage schedule logistics
  • Write and post articles  
  • Perform production tasks: video camera operation, sound acquisition and lighting placement
  • Perform post-production tasks: video, sound and image editing, writing and posting
  • Update social media content on the lab's Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr accounts
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Skills/Qualifications

  • Experience with video cameras, sound and lighting equipment is desirable but not required
  • Experience with Adobe Product Family including Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects is desirable but not required
  • Experience with non-linear edit systems; Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro is desirable but not required
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Thorough attention to detail
  • Strong desire to learn

To Apply: Send resume and salary requirements to Carol Sisco, Human Resources, Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc., 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. E-mail: humanresources@cptv.org.