Video/Film Expert Internship - Spring 2021
Video/Film Expert Internship
Organization:
SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation in order to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility.
Responsibilities:
- We are seeking an energetic, proactive intern with a strong desire to work in the video/film industry. The chosen candidate will learn the mission of SOFWERX in order to storyboard and execute film/video needed to create polished and engaging videos.
- Contribute to planning and storyboarding
- Assist in all aspects of video communications to include logistics, filming, editing and publishing
- Use existing original footage to produce new videos
- Provide clerical support and event support as needed - Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
Requirements:
- MUST BE US CITIZEN
- Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited local University
- Junior or Senior level, with current GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong technical and organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm and confidentiality - Experience with Canon 6D Mark II, DJI Ronin, and various filmmaking software
Time Commitment:
- Hours of operation are 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday thru Friday
- Position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Spring semester
Benefits:
- Build resume and explore career options
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Upon successful completion of internship, will be provided with letter of recommendation - Engage in employee events, such as team building
Rate of pay:
- $13 - $14 per hour depending on experience and year in school
- Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance
*Please be advised that this internship is intended to be in person & SOFWERX does not provide housing or relocation fees*