Film Production Intern

About Associates: Smithsonian Associates advances the Institution’s mission “to increase and diffuse knowledge” through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonian’s research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide.

Intern Duties:

Support Marketing and Programming Depts. by filming and producing video content.

Attend and videotape select programs for promotional purposes
Develop B-roll and promotional videos as needed by the marketing department
Work with program managers to put together video clips for event presentations
Edit video clips based on various communication channels and audiences such as social media and email, as well as event demonstrations, teacher resources, and internal Smithsonian communication
May also include photography

Professional Development Opportunities:

Develop enhanced communication skills for customer relation and marketing
Become familiar with common communication platforms and best practices
Gain exposure to a wide variety of real life film production needs and solutions
Work independently as well as cooperatively with a team in a non-profit setting
Work creatively on projects for the promotion of Smithsonian programs and events

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess:

Strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
Advanced facility with computers and video editing software
Aesthetic abilities and impeccable attention to detail
Interest in gaining direct experience in marketing and programming departments
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
College students at the junior, senior and graduate levels studying television and film with experience in advertising communication, design, film production, screenwriting, and editing preferred.
Students must supply their own camera for projects.

Seasons: Spring (Jan - May), Summer (Jun - Aug) and Fall (Sept - Dec)

Time Commitment: 25-32 hrs/wk; 1 semester

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm; schedule is flexible based on project needs

Supervisor: Jeanie Arnold, Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist

Compensation: All Associates internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern’s university/college.

Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

To be considered in the first round of applications, please submit your materials by the dates below:

Fall Positions: July 1

Winter/Spring Positions: October 1

Summer Positions: February 1

Applications received after these dates will be considered on an as-needed basis.

To Apply: Complete the online application at http://SmithsonianAssociates.org/Internships. Questions can be directed to the Intern Coordinator at TSAInternships@si.edu or (202) 633-8631.