Video Fellowship

Hearst • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

What is the Hearst Video Fellowship Program? This paid, 12-week fellowship program supports multimedia storytelling in an increasingly changing digital journalism world. Fellows will receive training, mentoring and real-world experience in video storytelling alongside top Hearst journalists. Hearst Fellows are temporary full-time employees and will work in Hearst’s digital-first newsroom in San Antonio. Objective: Immerse early-career video journalists or content creatives in our newsrooms to develop skills in video production, editing and visual storytelling. Target Audience: Early-career video storytellers, including recent college graduates, seeking to gain newsroom experience. Program Goals: Gain valuable newsroom experience, receive training, and develop a portfolio of published videos. Eligibility This program is intended for up-and-coming journalists with less than three years of experience. Recent college graduates with a demonstrated interest in video storytelling are welcome to apply. Program Expectations Fellows would work on stories similar to what our full-time video producers would handle and would receive guidance on video best practices and video story development. Fellows would be expected to: Work in the San Antonio newsroom, as well as shoot original video content in the field Produce and edit two original videos each week that are 90 seconds or less in length, plus one longer form (2 minutes +) video upon completion of the program Attend newsroom meetings and training sessions Collaborate with other producers and reporters to generate ideas and recommend video executions Assist with promotion of videos as needed across news brand’s site and social channels Provide own transportation to any necessary video shoots as approved by editors

Requirements

• One-page resume that includes academic major and minor, date or expected date of graduation, permanent and current addresses, email, website, social media addresses, and any internships or other professional experiences
• One additional page that includes links to digital work samples
• Cover letter no longer than two pages highlighting your qualifications and making your case for becoming a Hearst Video Fellow
• Three work references including titles, email addresses and phone numbers
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entire 12-week term of the Fellowship Program.

Responsibilities

• Work in the San Antonio newsroom, as well as shoot original video content in the field
• Produce and edit two original videos each week that are 90 seconds or less in length, plus one longer form (2 minutes +) video upon completion of the program
• Attend newsroom meetings and training sessions
• Collaborate with other producers and reporters to generate ideas and recommend video executions
• Assist with promotion of videos as needed across news brand’s site and social channels
• Provide own transportation to any necessary video shoots as approved by editors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees