About the role#
The Photo/Video Production Intern helps the Creative Marketing and Public Relations teams by capturing and editing media. You will cover special events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Barbie: You Can Be Anything exhibit to create content for news outlets and social media channels. This position runs for 16 weeks during the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Capture photo and video content for PR distribution and museum social media channels.
- Edit media on tight deadlines, including adding graphics and soundtracks.
- Manage shooting schedules by working closely with colleagues, often outside standard business hours.
- Organize and maintain photo and video files within the digital asset management system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior in Journalism, Media, Film, Photography, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with photo and video cameras and audio recording equipment.
- Experience with Photoshop and Premiere Pro is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working with children is strongly preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds and move around the property as needed.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The role is on-site and part-time.
- This is a paid position.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis operates as a nonprofit organization focused on family learning. Founded in 1925, it maintains a facility in Indianapolis that covers 472,900 square feet across five floors. The museum creates exhibits within the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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