Visual Journalist Jobs Near Me

Description

THE COMPANY: MediaSource is an award-winning communications agency that specializes in video production, public relations, social media and strategic insights for major brands and news media. Our team of seasoned storytellers and cutting-edge multimedia experts develop, produce and distribute high impact content for our clients. We leverage our rich experience to deliver sustained, memorable brand engagement with targeted audiences.

THE ROLE: MediaSource is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per week) content creation intern for the fall semester. This is a paid position for someone with a passion for writing and visual storytelling for broadcast, digital and social media. The selected candidate can gain hands-on experience shooting, editing, and producing content alongside our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for Journalism, Broadcast Communications, or Film/Video Production majors to apply their skills in a fast-paced, award-winning communications firm. Success in this position requires a keen eye for visual detail, strong organizational skills, and the initiative to capture compelling content on deadline. College juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply.

Learn Through These Experiences:

• Brainstorming for visual and multimedia story development.
• Research and information gathering on potential story topics for client communications and news pitches.
• Writing and producing content for various social and digital platforms. 
• Hands-on operation of professional video and field audio equipment.
• Support field production as a lighting/audio grip, and production assistant for client shoots and news media appearances.
• Log, select, and pre-edit compelling sound bites and B-roll for video packages.
• Collaborating directly with the creative content team on video editing (using Adobe Premiere Pro) and story scripting/writing.
• Supporting digital media delivery and distribution.
• Story writing/producing

WHO YOU ARE: Self-starter with the ability to be assigned tasks, prioritize work and work on deadline, with direction and feedback. Ability to work on various stages of multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to adapt to change in requests and direction. Comfortable in a collaborative environment which uses honest, direct, authentic communication.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Exposure to a communications agency setting with communications, media relations, strategy and analytics, and video and content creation. Network with and learn from company leaders and decision makers. Opportunity to learn and operate creative services software and office tools. One-on-one mentoring with designated individuals. Balance autonomy and ownership of individual tasks with a collaborative team experience.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing, with coursework in Journalism, Broadcast Communications, Film/Video Production, or a related field.
• Prior experience or coursework with field videography and non-linear editing (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage 15-20 hours per week while attending classes.
• Prior internship experience in creative services or marketing is not required but is a plus.

WHY MEDIASOURCE?

• Join a well-respected, stable agency with more than 25 years of working with respected, mission-based organizations.
• A fast-growing company with an innovative, positive, casual, and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to use and grow your skills in a creative and collaborative environment.
• Work with positive client stories and great clients who have been with us for a long time (yes, we still have our first client!).
• We are a values-driven agency:
• We are curious and recognize the power of original ideas.
• We are inclusive and respectful of all.
• We believe that the best work comes from individuals who have an optimal balance of satisfaction from work and from life outside work.
• We are nimble and view change as an opportunity to grow.
• We are passionate and love the work we do.
• We act on purpose and with purpose simultaneously.

Follow us at www.MediaSourceTV.com, or on social media at @MediaSourceTV

LOCATION: MediaSource is located in Columbus, Ohio.

PAY: $15/hour

MediaSource is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.