Intern Positions

Media Education Intern

Description: This position is for someone with a passion for media and education to help us expand our media education program. The education program includes youth-oriented programs offered in collaboration with local schools, community classes open to all, certification classes in public access production and post-production equipment, youth and professional internships, as well as outreach, marketing and communications. Media education interns will work with the education director to:
Develop new programs and classes; coordinate and help produce educational videos; design/improve promotional materials and public relations strategies; recruit and retain teaching and outreach volunteers; teach computer literacy, video production/post-production, and media literacy; manage class and teacher evaluations, do data entry, create reports; do outreach to schools and social service agencies to promote classes and programs; answer phones, support volunteers, and help maintain the office; laugh a lot; help create a supportive environment where everyone is excited to come to work.

Please note: At this time, we are specifically looking for someone who is interested in training to teach our community education classes.

Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent writing and organizational skills, along with outstanding presentation skills, an interest in media education, experience living and working in diverse communities, and a passion for community access and/or independent media. Teaching or education coordination experience is a plus. Media, communications, writing, social science or education-related experience or education is preferred.

To apply, please complete the online intern application, and be sure to upload your cover letter and resume within this form. Please specify for which internship position you are applying.
If you have questions, email: intern@deproduction.org

Video Production and Editing Intern

Description: Production interns will: Help coordinate and organize documentary film projects, TV shows, and non-profit promotional videos; help out on various shoots as production assistant with audio, lighting, camera-work, logging, etc.; assist in production training workshops; assist in various post-production efforts from editing to motion graphics and DVD design; learn the skills needed to become a Deproduction contract producer/videographer; answer phones, support volunteers, and help maintain the office.

Qualifications: Deproduction/DOM is searching for a well organized, self-motivated individual with confidence, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Applicants should have an understanding of computer hardware. Some post-production, NLE and interactive media experience preferred, especially Final Cut Pro, Flash, Adobe After Effects, and/or DVD Studio Pro 3. Experience in DVD production, experience living and working within diverse communities, and a passion for independent media is a plus.

Web and IT Intern

Description: Deproduction/DOM is searching for a well organized, self-motivated individual to join our dynamic team of developers. As a rapidly growing media organization, we are looking to fill multiple skill-sets including web design, software development and internal systems management. Specifically, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the:
Design and implementation of our new online public access web community, including live streams and video on-demand; improvement of our web-based sign-up process for our media education classes; editing and enhancement of Deproduction’s promotional DVD; development of an intranet for improved internal communications; design and implementation of data storage systems in regards to the public access streams and video on demand. Additional duties include answering phones, managing equipment check outs and supporting volunteers.

Qualifications: This is a flexible position and will be adapted to reflect your particular strengths. Applicants should have good general understanding of hardware and software and be willing to learn new technologies. Demonstrated knowledge of HTML/CSS, Ruby/Ruby on Rails, and/or video compression is a plus. Some limited training will be available, and passion for independent media is a must!

Fundraising and Development Intern

Description: OMF/DOM is growing and we’re searching for a motivated individual to help expand our outreach program to meet our increasing needs. This position is for someone interested in learning all the aspects of marketing, networking, fundraising and outreach for a non-profit organization. Tasks will focus on building diversity into outreach efforts, which in turn will build a strong base of different types of supporters including members, students, donors, watchers, supporters and champions within the community.

Other tasks might include assisting in planning annual fundraising breakfast, posting events and announcements to websites, develop speaking tours, videos and table displays, develop community outreach programs, promote memberships & classes, promoting underwriting packages to businesses and organizations, acquiring sponsorships, event planning and work with other interns and volunteers. They may be asked to contact donors, write letters and newsletter updates, support volunteers and help with office maintenance.

Qualificiations: This position requires someone who is highly motivated, self-directed and has good initiative; asks questions when needs direction; is a good writer & has good communication skills; has strong organizational skills, flexibility, creativity, and confidence; is able to communicate with a diverse community; is knowledgable & comfortable with both Mac & PC Operating systems; has impeccable attention to detail; has web-based research experience. Grant-writing experience is not required, but preferred.

People interested in nonprofit fundraising, event planning, outreach and independent media are encouraged to apply.

Station Access Intern

Description: This position is for someone with an interest in learning the inner workings of a television studio. Studio interns will work with the station director to:
Help with studio shoots; perform content digitization; help organize station events; do outreach in the community; maintain gear; do inventory, web research and data entry; work with youth interns; answer phones; manage equipment check-outs, support volunteers; maintain the office.

Qualifications: Applicants must be friendly and outgoing, have an interest in studio management, be excited about working with diverse populations, and have a passion for independent production. No prior experience in station management is required, as interns will be fully trained by the station manager, but candidates with technical expertise are preferred.

Graphic Design Intern

Description: Civic Pixel, a local non-profit design and development firm, seeks a graphic design intern with knowledge in print, web design and t.v. graphics. The primary focus will be on the redesign of Denver Open Media's branding materials. Some tasks may include the redesign of the brochure, event flyers, lower third t.v. graphics and slides, and additions to the websites.

In addition, the intern may also be asked to contribute to Civic Pixel projects. The successful candidate will share our passion and commitment towards building sustainable websites, print materials and effective logo design for small businesses and non-profits working for positive social change.

Essential Qualifications:

Ability to create intelligent and innovative design solutions for print, web, and t.v.
Strong knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign
Ability to think outside of the box while collaborating with a larger development team
Must be willing to be creative within very tight budgets
Must have a passion for non-profits and utilizing the power of creativity/design to create positive change in the world

Bonuses:

Basic knowledge of CSS and HTML
Flash & Actionscript
Experience working with Content Management Systems (we use Drupal)

Public Relations Intern

The Open Media Foundation (OMF) is seeking a public relations intern to assist staff with communication outreach efforts. The Open Media Foundation is a cutting edge nonprofit organization that works to empower citizens through media and technology. Use your public relations skills to push the boundaries of the media and make a difference in the community.

The successful applicant will work directly with Open Media Foundation's Art Director to complete necessary PR tasks. Please note that this internship position is very autonomous. There is not a PR staff member at OMF for an intern to shadow, so you will be paving the way for OMF's public relations needs.

Intern duties include:
* drafting materials for the media, such as news releases and media advisories
* creating and updating media lists
* monitoring media content and compiling reports
* contributing to PR action plans for events and publicizing the events
* assisting with organizational tours for the press and the public
* updating social media accounts
* additional administrative tasks as needed

Desired Qualifications:
We are looking for currently enrolled students majoring in communications, public relations or journalism. Candidates must have excellent writing skills, strong communication and research skills and the ability to multi-task. Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with previous PR experience.

If you have questions about any of these positions, email: intern@openmediafoundation.org

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