Film Production Intern - Odyssey Summer Metcalf
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns.
This internship is a paid opportunity for all current Odyssey Scholars.
- This position is Grant Eligible for students who are not Odyssey Scholars and can apply to secure funds through an internship grant. Click here for a list of available grants.
- Students from other selective career cohorts, and merit award recipients may be eligible to receive funding for this opportunity. If you’ve received an internship offer for this opportunity, please inform your Career Advancement adviser/career cohort program coordinator to review funding eligibility before accepting an offer.
Odyssey Fellowship Award Amount: up to $5,000
Internship Time Commitment: Summer Quarter ( 10 weeks; 320 hours total)
Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.
If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
Film Production Intern
Film & Video Intern for DM, will film and edit video segments.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with filming and editing video segments.
- Plans and directs assigned studio and field-based video production.
- Arrange optimal lighting and camera setup for video shoots.
- Assist in scheduling tapings and guest appearances.
- Coordinates pre-production and production planning activities.
- Conducts field-based video production which involves interacting with clients and operating all portable video and audio equipment.
- Transports and sets up lighting and audio equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment.
- Plans and performs video post-production tasks which includes reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, tape logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing.
- Utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts.
- Compresses video projects for output; make video products available in a variety of formats; and coordinates internal and external duplication services as required.
Qualifications: A passion for tell African American stories. Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously.
The Dusable Museum is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a working environment that is free of sexual, racial, and ethnic discrimination, and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. As such, it is the policy of the Dusable Museum to hire without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.