Nat'l Park Service Paid Media Internship, Deadline-May 1

National Park Service Paid Visual Media Internship

Job Description
The Office of Communications of the National Park Service, National Capital Region, in Washington, D.C., is searching for undergraduate or graduate/masters degree candidates interested in gaining exceptional hands-on learning experiences in a small, but fast-paced government communication office.

The Office strives to educate and communicate the importance of issues, activities, and programs to the general public and other audiences, in an on-going effort to increase public awareness, understanding, and to achieve broad-based support for the conservation and protection of the Region’s vast resources.

The scope of this position(s) will require interns to actively support a wide range of programs and offices within the National Capital Region which encompasses national parks in and surrounding the Greater Washington metropolitan area.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching, developing, writing, shooting and editing video programming in support of NCR initiatives and operating technical equipment and computer hardware/software needed to complete such assignments.
• Design of complex graphics and flash animation for multimedia presentations, web pages, slideshows, etc. Responsibilities include the selection and arrangement of raw footage, including photographs, dialogue and sound effects to create computerized graphic effects and storylines for presentations, videos and the web.
• Sharing of ideas and techniques as well as preparation of notes and instructions for team members is also a requirement.
• Provide administrative support for the division staff, including, but not limited to, answering the telephone, typing, filing, photocopying, organizing, and mailing.

Work Schedules and Pay
Full time, 40-hours per week, internship will run from May 30 through August 7, 2010. The successful candidate must be willing to work 8 hours per day, nights, and weekends, as assigned, requiring physical stamina and endurance. All interns are required to successfully complete a background check as required by the Office of Personnel Management. Intern will be paid $14.00/hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing her/his own housing and transportation arrangements in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

Qualifications & Application Instructions
This paid internship is designed for current undergraduate or graduate/masters degree candidates in good standing that have a strong interest in or are seeking a degree in Media Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Website Design or related.

This position requires:

• Knowledge of media production, communication, and current techniques to inform and entertain via visual media and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of current photographic, videographic, audio, and editing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use Adobe Premier Pro editing software to digitize, assemble, cut, and add/mix audio to video editing projects.
• Knowledge of, prior experience with and ability to operate digital studio and field camera equipment or electronic news gathering equipment.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites and an aptitude for Flash, photo editing, desktop publishing, and video storytelling creation.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.

Candidates should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, strong research and writing skills, work well under pressure, have very strong attention to detail, and a proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments.


Application Procedures
Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2010. Candidates under serious consideration will be called in for interviews before any offer is made.

To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and a portfolio that highlights four to six examples of your work in graphic design, illustration, photographic and videographic storytelling and interactive design media via mail, fax, or e-mail to:

• Communications Officer
  National Park Service
  National Capital Region
  1100 Ohio Drive, SW,
  Room 106
  Washington, D.C. 20242
  
  Fax: (202) 619-7302
  
  E-mail: margie_ortiz@nps.gov