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Multnomah County

Multnomah County is hiring: Sheriff's Office - Video Content Creator Internship

Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, United States

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Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:
$15.95 - $30.00 Hourly

Department:
Sheriff

Job Type:
Intern

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15, 2025

The Opportunity:

Video Content Creator Internship
Corrections Division

JOB TYPE: Temporary College Intern

PAY RATE: $24.00 an hour
DURATION: Approximately 30-40 hours per week, Summer 2025 - Starting in June - 12 weeks

LOCATION: Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorn Blvd. Ste. 350, Portland, OR 97214

TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.

Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.

Agency Solicitation and Program Description:

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is seeking a creative and motivated Video Content Creator Intern for a temporary summer position. This role is ideal for a college student with a passion for video production, digital storytelling, and content creation. The intern will work with the MCSO Communications Unit to produce engaging video content that highlights MCSO employees, programs, services, and community initiatives.

Join MCSO and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

To learn more about our agency, please watch our video: Join Our Team

Job Description:

The Video Content Creator Intern will play a key role in developing engaging, short-form video content for MCSO's social media channels and website. The intern will shadow sworn and non-sworn employees in their workplaces and in the field, as well as attend various community events and training exercises to capture footage.

They will work closely with the Public Information Officer and Communications team to film, edit, and refine videos, ensuring they accurately represent MCSO's operations. Through this process, the intern will gain hands-on experience in branding, messaging strategies, and digital media production in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, similar to a newsroom.

The intern is encouraged to bring their own skills, experience, and creativity to develop compelling visual storytelling strategies and videos.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Basic understanding of video production techniques, including filming, lighting, and audio recording.
  • Experience using professional cameras or mobile devices for video capture and video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar.
  • Working knowledge of Outlook and Google Drive.
  • College to County Program Eligibility Website
  • Ability to capture compelling visuals and tell engaging stories through video.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and work comfortably in a structured public safety environment.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Ability to pass a criminal justice records check.


Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Cole Whitehurst

Email:
cole.whitehurst@multco.us

Phone:
+1 (971) 2713709

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:
8007 - College Intern