Videography/Photography Intern Job at Lakeside Chautauqua in 43440

Job Title: Videography/Photography Intern

Department: Marketing & Advancement

Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing

Start Date: May 12, 2025

Hourly Wage: $15 (non-exempt)

Academic or non-academic applications accepted

POSITION SUMMARY: The Videography/Photography Intern works collaboratively with supervisors, fellow interns and internal departments to photograph Lakeside’s summer events and create promotional videos. This internship requires a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, video shooting and editing, and DSLR camera and video components.

The Photography/Videography Intern is responsible for interviewing community members, writing scripts, and shooting and editing video content daily. This individual should have experience editing in a range of content formats, shooting on location outdoors and indoors, writing, and demonstrating aesthetic and technical skills.

The ideal candidate can take direction and critiques with grace; make creative and technical decisions; maintain the ability to work in a focused, independent environment; work collaboratively with a team; is highly organized, personable and self-motivated; capable of meeting strict deadlines; and possesses excellent communication, time management and leadership skills. The intern’s work may be featured on the website, social media, blog and other digital platforms. Aerial video and drone experience is a plus.

Please note: This internship runs from May 12-August 15 (or later preferred). This internship also requires flexibility, as the intern is expected to work days, some evenings and weekends, and all summer holidays, including Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (PLUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED):

• Interview guests, staff, donors and community members
• Write scripts
• Film, edit and post promotional or testimonial videos

• Download, edit and organize all video files on Dropbox
• Work closely with the Digital Communications Coordinator to upload videos across all marketing channels (social media, YouTube, e-newsletters, digital ads, etc.)
• Assist in social media reels
• Manage YouTube account
• Film and photography events
• Create short motion graphics and animations
• Distribute the Lakesider newspaper on Fridays
• Edit and update the policy and procedures manual for the internship position

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Explore personal strengths with the StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Working Genius assessment, activities and workbook
• Create infographics, photo collages, banner pictures and slideshows for use on the website, social media and blog
• Layout postcards, invitations, flyers, posters and other print communications for special events
• Assist with community events as needed, including set up, execution and tear down

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of video shooting, photography and editing
• Working knowledge of DSLR camera and video components
• Proficient with social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Highly organized, personable and self-motivated
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Academic or non-academic applicants excepted

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift/roll/move up 15 pounds

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.