02-Jan-17 02:19 PM
URL: http://www.cbfieldstation.org/
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: Chincoteague Bay Field Station
Type: College/University Internships
City: Wallops Island, VA
Application Deadline: 01-Feb-17
Duration: May 15-August 15, 2017
Description:

Spend your summer exploring the coastal environments of the Eastern Shore of Virginia through the lens of your camera! The Photography & Videography Intern will play an essential role in capturing the essence of a multi-faceted environmental education center during its peak season. This position is ideal for an ambitious, outgoing, and creative student who has college-level experience in photography and video making. The Photography & Videography Intern will work directly with the Marketing & Development Coordinator and the Marketing & Outreach Intern to develop content for Chincoteague Bay Field Station’s Bay Blog, social media outlets, and their website. Interns will gain experience working with a thriving organization, building a substantial portfolio of photography and videos, and will have the opportunity to learn about the use of these elements in fundraising and marketing campaigns.

Benefits:

• Room & Board – on campus housing is provided as well as meals while programs are in session.

• This internship may be available for course credit. We will work with your university to make accommodations as needed.

• Experience working with a thriving organization where you can build a substantial portfolio of photography, and video based projects.

To Apply:

• Resume

• Cover Letter including what skills you will bring to the position

• 3 Professional References

• Links to any of your blogs, online portfolios, social media sites that you’ve worked on, etc. Applications should be submitted to Elise Trelegan (elise@cbfieldstation.org) and will be accepted on a rolling basis until February 1st .

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• To create interesting and consistent media content to showcase and promote CBFS’s multi-faceted environmental education programs. Platforms will include: CBFS’s Bay Blog, Facebook/Instagram/Twitter, YouTube, CBFS’s website, print pieces, and outreach displays.

• To create a series of short videos about CBFS’s school programs, summer camps, college programs, adult programs, family programs, student research programs, etc.

• To work with the Marketing & Blogging Intern to utilize CBFS’s social media sites in a professional way that is consistent with the branding of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Outgoing and willing to interact with and interview people.

• Excellent photography/videography skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with blogs and major social media platforms.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

• College-level experience with photography/photojournalism/video.

• Preferred: Some course work focused on writing, journalism, marketing, photography, or the like. Willing to work with candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and potential.

Point of Contact: Elise Trelegan