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Internship- Appalshop Film Captions and Content Assessment intern

Division: Internship

Department: Career, Vocation, and Leadership

Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: NA

Supervisor/Reports To: Jarrod Hamilton (Appalshop)/Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)

Location: Fully virtual or hybrid at 91 Madison Ave. | Whitesburg, KY

Internship Window: 7/1/26 - 8/15/26

Must be a registered student

This internship focuses on enhancing the accessibility and organization of Appalshop's film catalog by ensuring accurate transcriptions and thorough content tagging. Interns will play a key role in improving the viewing experience for the deaf and hard of hearing while contributing to the classification and archival process.

Organization Description : Appalshop is an arts and culture center located in Whitesburg, KY. Since 1969, they have been producing films, plays, and radio about the Central Appalachian Region. Appalshop houses the world's largest collection of Appalachian materials in their Archive. Appalshop began in 1969 as part of the War on Poverty during Lyden B. Johnson's presidency. The goal was to train low-income youth in media. The expectation was that they would move away and use these skills to find work. Instead, they stayed and made Appalshop what it is today.

Internship Duties, Responsibilities, and Career Competencies:

Film Transcription Review

• Watch films on REV.com, Appalshop's transcription service, and ensure transcriptions meet FCC standards for accuracy and completeness. (C, C&SD, CT, T)
• Correct errors or discrepancies in transcriptions to improve accessibility. (C, C&SD, T)

Location and Content Tagging

• Mark down prominent locations, towns, and cities mentioned in each film for tracking and archival purposes. (C, C&SD, CT)
• Generate comprehensive content tags that reflect the themes, subjects, and notable elements of the films. (C&SD, T)

Film Collection Assessment

• Use generated tags to determine which of Appalshop's Film Collections each film fits into, with the understanding that films may belong to multiple collections. (C&SD, CT, CTR, T)
• Provide detailed notes and justifications for collection recommendations. (C, P)

Progress and Reporting

• Assess approximately two films per week, ensuring thorough transcription reviews, accurate tags, and collection placement suggestions. (C, P, C&SD, T)
• Track all work through Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets, with weekly meetings to review progress. (C, TW, P, T)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

• A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Film & Media Arts, Communication, History, English, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in film, media accessibility, and archival work.
• Basic technical skills, with the ability to use Google Drive and word processing tools.

Skills Developed:

• Media Analysis and Assessment - Build expertise in evaluating and cataloging film content for accessibility and archival purposes.
• Attention to Detail - Gain experience in reviewing and refining transcriptions to meet high standards of accuracy.
• Content Organization - Learn to classify and tag multimedia content, contributing to the development of digital collections.

Project Examples:

• Review and tag a series of films focusing on Appalachian social movements.
• Transcribe and classify documentaries exploring regional environmental issues.
• Identify and document prominent Appalachian landmarks featured in historical films.

Work Schedule:

Format: Hybrid or fully virtual, depending on intern needs. Access to a reliable laptop or desktop with internet access is required. Film editing skills are not necessary. Supervision: Weekly meetings (approx. 1hr) with the Film Program Manager (in person or virtual).

Physical Demands:

• General Activity: Sitting at computer for most of the work period.
• Use of Hands/Feet: Primarily using hands for typing, operating equipment, or handling materials.
• Weight Lifted: N/A
• Physical Demands: Sitting, watching film, typing, listening to film.

Essential Skills and Professional Expectations:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to meet deadlines.
  
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: Beginning at $8.75/hour

Location: Fully virtual or hybrid at 91 Madison Ave. | Whitesburg, KY

Terms: Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.