About the role#
The Digital Media Production Intern supports the development of video, photography, and digital content for philanthropy and campaign communications at the Medical College of Wisconsin. You will work alongside the Senior Video Brand Journalist and the philanthropy communications team to capture and edit content featuring donors, patients, faculty, students, and institutional events. This role offers hands-on experience across the entire digital media production process.
What you'll do#
- Capture video footage, interviews, and B-roll at events, on campus, and in clinical or research environments.
- Edit short- and long-form video content using established creative direction and brand standards.
- Develop social media cuts and other digital adaptations from existing footage.
- Provide photography support for events, programs, and institutional storytelling.
- Organize, label, and archive video, photography, and production assets.
- Prepare footage and project files for editors.
- Add captions and format videos for web, social media, email, and presentation use.
- Assist with equipment preparation, lighting, audio, and on-site production logistics.
- Participate in project briefings, production planning, and creative reviews.
- Track assignments, deadlines, and review status.
- Follow institutional requirements related to patient privacy, talent releases, music licensing, and accessibility.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program related to communications, journalism, digital media, film, video production, photography, or marketing.
- Good academic standing.
- Foundational experience with video production and editing.
- Basic understanding of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, or comparable creative software.
- Strong visual storytelling instincts and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and file-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while responding to feedback.
- Familiarity with captioning, accessibility, and digital publishing standards.
- Experience producing content for social media, filming interviews, or working in higher education or healthcare is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin operates as an educational institution focused on medical training and research. It maintains programs in graduate studies, biomedical sciences, and clinical care. The organization began in 1893 as the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons. It employs 7,717 people and maintains operations at locations including Watertown Plank Road.
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