Video Documentation Intern
About The Position
The Video Documentation Intern plays a vital role in capturing and preserving the dynamic experiences of the Festival. Working closely with the staff videographers, the intern will gain hands-on experience in video production, post-production, and archival management, contributing to both the Festival's promotional efforts and its extensive historical documentation. As a member of the intern class, you will be required to participate in general festival-related duties that aim to broaden your scope and understanding of the various arts administration and production roles that exist within this field as time allows and requirements evolve. These will include but are not limited to giving campus tours, assisting with production changeovers in the theater, golf carting patrons, handing out tickets at will call and other ways to interact with guests, moving chairs, setting up for events, errands, and transporting artists. Training will be provided prior to participation in these activities, and while these duties will be a part of your overall experience, you will still spend the majority of your time within your primary assigned role. 5-8 hours a week will be dedicated to participating in weekly seminars, career building conversations, attending dance classes, lectures, and performances.
Requirements
- Familiarity with professional video cameras and accessories, including tripods, stabilizers, and microphones.
- Experience with video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Candidates must include a brief sample of video work, preferably of dance, with their application.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in performing arts to better understand and capture the nuances of dance and theatre.
Responsibilities
- Filming performances, classes, events, rehearsals, and lectures.
- Editing videos used to help promote the Festival. Excerpts from the videos are used online as part of a popular resource known as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive.
- Equipment setup and breakdown
- Management of video files, DVD duplication, troubleshooting equipment, and helping maintain the Pillow’s extensive video archives. The video equipment is all High Definition and 4K, and the video editing platform used is Adobe Premiere.
Benefits
- housing
- three meals a day
- free access to classes, performances, talks, and studio usage.
- Travel stipend provided ranging from $0-$500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
