Democratic Attorneys General Association
Spring 2025 Video Production Internship
Democratic Attorneys General Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Democratic Attorneys General Association provides political and policy support to Democratic State Attorneys General in their mission to protect citizens, promote progress, and support civil rights.
DAGA is seeking energetic and hard-working students to join our internship program. This internship opportunity with DAGA is a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC experience that helps students learn more about the American political process. The term will begin in early mid-January and end in mid-May(start and end dates are flexible depending on student availability). This is a non-employment internship opportunity. Internships are part-time and unpaid, though DAGA can sign off on credit/service hours. Interns are offered flexible work schedules and hours are capped at 20 hours a week. Interns can only exceed the capped amount of 20 hours a week if it is a school requirement or if they are part of an internship program. Interns will receive a $250/week stipend to offset transportation and living costs.
This internship is available for both remote and in-person participation.
QualificationsCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programThis is a fast-paced and fast-changing work environment. The ability to organize and handle multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines is requiredAble to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential mattersExcellent attention to detailStrong research and computer skills (MS Office, etc.) requiredHumor, initiative, and openness to evolving responsibilitiesVideo and Design Production Additional Required Qualifications
Basic experience/understanding of Sony cameras (A7S, FS5, FX9)Intermediate video editing skills (Premiere Pro)Basic After Effects skillsBasic experience/understanding of audio mixing and color correctionExperience with Photoshop a plusStrong sense of storytellingStrong visual and design senseStrong organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlinesResponsibilities
Assist with video shoots, including setting up lights, operating camera, and audio monitoringUpload, sort, tag and edit raw video footage, including color correction and sound mixingCreate short video packages utilizing footage and basic animationTranscribe interviews and caption videosWrite scriptsCreate basic graphics for use in video packages
DAGA is seeking energetic and hard-working students to join our internship program. This internship opportunity with DAGA is a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC experience that helps students learn more about the American political process. The term will begin in early mid-January and end in mid-May(start and end dates are flexible depending on student availability). This is a non-employment internship opportunity. Internships are part-time and unpaid, though DAGA can sign off on credit/service hours. Interns are offered flexible work schedules and hours are capped at 20 hours a week. Interns can only exceed the capped amount of 20 hours a week if it is a school requirement or if they are part of an internship program. Interns will receive a $250/week stipend to offset transportation and living costs.
This internship is available for both remote and in-person participation.
QualificationsCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programThis is a fast-paced and fast-changing work environment. The ability to organize and handle multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines is requiredAble to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential mattersExcellent attention to detailStrong research and computer skills (MS Office, etc.) requiredHumor, initiative, and openness to evolving responsibilitiesVideo and Design Production Additional Required Qualifications
Basic experience/understanding of Sony cameras (A7S, FS5, FX9)Intermediate video editing skills (Premiere Pro)Basic After Effects skillsBasic experience/understanding of audio mixing and color correctionExperience with Photoshop a plusStrong sense of storytellingStrong visual and design senseStrong organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlinesResponsibilities
Assist with video shoots, including setting up lights, operating camera, and audio monitoringUpload, sort, tag and edit raw video footage, including color correction and sound mixingCreate short video packages utilizing footage and basic animationTranscribe interviews and caption videosWrite scriptsCreate basic graphics for use in video packages