POSITION PURPOSE

The digital content intern will learn to create, edit, and distribute compelling content for a variety of digital and broadcast platforms. This position will gain experience in video and audio production, professional editing techniques, and writing for both the big and small screen. As a valued member of our team, the digital content intern will have learning and growth opportunities from each of our content areas, collaborating across departments like radio, television, video, community engagement, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to accurately, satisfactorily, and timely perform the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Plan, produce, record, shoot, and edit content that helps increase our audience reach.
• Edit in a variety of formats including digital short-form video, podcasts, vertical videos, teasers, promos and sizzle reels.
• Develop concepts that highlight WFYI’s mission and our local and national programming.
• Utilize existing video and audio assets to execute creative concepts from pre-production to completion.
• Organize and maintain digital archive of audio and video files.
• Value, contribute to, and sustain WFYI’s commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the experiences of all.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Spend time in other areas/departments to learn how the organization functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience 

• Professional portfolio or demo reel.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
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• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively interact both in-person and virtually via email, phone and/or Teams.
• An aptitude for problem solving and an eagerness to pursue new challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to jump in on any task when needed.