Photography/Videography Assistant
Job Description
Organization: Save the Bay Headquarters, Providence
Positions Available: 1-2 students
Hours: 3 semester length, 10 hours/week, at least 1-2 days on-site during work hours (10am-3pm), in-person at our Providence office is preferred
Position Overview
Save The Bay is seeking a highly motivated intern to support its communications team in a specialized role dedicated to photography and filmmaking – all of which directly support the organization’s efforts to effectively distribute mission-based content about protecting and improving Narragansett Bay! In addition to learning about and providing support to the communications department in general, special tasks and projects will be customized for the Photography/Videography intern. Projects will include collecting and editing footage using Save The Bay equipment and editing software, including Creative Cloud programs.
What you will learn
- Gear Management and Maintenance: organize, prepare, and maintain photography and filmmaking equipment, making sure all gear is in optimal condition
- Lighting Techniques: gain insight into effective lighting techniques for both photography and videography
- Event Coverage: develop skills in documenting fast paced events so no opportunity goes unnoticed
- Develop the skill to extract meaningful moments from your captured footage to create impactful edits
- How to collaborate with team members to generate innovative and original concepts for video and photo projects
What we require
- Education: undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent grads, grad students, and beginning professionals
- Creative vision and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- High levels of initiative, curiosity, and attention to detail
- A passion for nonprofit work and the environment
- Any combination of the following:
- Proficiency and familiarity with a wide range of video and photo equipment, including Blackmagic, Aperture, Atomos, Canon, Fujifilm, DJI, Zoom, Tascam, and Sigma
- Skills in Lightroom CC and Davinci Resolve, enabling seamless editing and enhancement of multimedia content
- Prioritize asset management to ensure content is organized and easily accessible for future use
- The ability to embrace feedback and seek input from peers
- Familiarity with social media business principles and strategy (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Bonus skills: experience with animation (not required)
Transportation
Providence headquarters not easily accessible by RIPTA. Private car necessary.
If you have a work study award and would like to earn your award through this position, fill out a community service work study interest form on Hawklink. Sign in, search “Community Engagement” in Organizations – once there, look on our page at “forms” for the interest form. Staff will receive your inquiry and contact you to schedule a referral.
You can also contact the Service Learning Center at engage@rwu.edu or call 401-254-3765.
*Students are prohibited from driving during work-study employment with the limited exception of authorized work-study driver positions.