Digital Media Intern

Medical College of Wisconsin•Wauwatosa, WI

About The Position

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. Working with the Senior Video Brand Journalist and the philanthropy communications team, the intern helps capture, edit, and organize content highlighting donors, patients, faculty, students, institutional events, and the impact of philanthropy. The position is designed for a student seeking hands-on experience across the digital media production process, primarily supporting defined production assignments.

Requirements

Must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in a college or university program related to communications, journalism, digital media, film, video production, photography, marketing, or a related field.
Foundational experience with video production and editing, including a 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 follow creative direction and work within established brand standards.
Strong organizational and file-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Willingness to work collaboratively and respond constructively to feedback.
Ability to appropriately represent the team and display professional behavior when working with patients, donors, physicians, researchers, and institutional leaders.
Ability to work independently once a project and its expectations have been clearly defined.
Familiarity with captioning, accessibility, and digital publishing standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing content for social media and digital platforms.
Experience filming interviews, events, or documentary-style stories and taking photographs.
Experience working in higher education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven communications.
A portfolio or examples of video, photography, or digital media work.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist with events, highlight videos, and recap content.
Provide photography support for events, programs, and institutional storytelling.
Organize, label, and archive video footage, photography, and other 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 using the team’s project-management process.
Follow institutional requirements related to patient privacy, talent releases, music licensing, and accessibility.
Complete other digital media assignments based on departmental priorities and capacity.

Benefits

Outstanding healthcare coverage, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible Spending options.
403B retirement package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On-campus fitness facility offering onsite classes.
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation, and entertainment.