Multimedia Intern

Note on time commitment: 120+ hours

To all curious interns, 

Greetings from Hartsdale! We're thrilled to talk to you about interning at our production studio. Us technologists love to talk shop. You too? Then apply for an internship with us. 

Keep in mind this internship is to share our skills in live streaming, podcast show, and A/V pre-to-post production. This means that the position is best suited for tech-savvy doers more happy behind the camera than in front. It will be a fun time and the unpaid detail will be made up for in every other way possible. To be clear, we raised our OWN eyebrows at the idea of an unpaid internship. This is a COVID-oriented impact. However, your work will never be photocopying documents, fetching coffee, or standing around waiting for someone to give you work. 

The hands-on experience is worth its weight in gold. You'll be soaking up knowledge faster than a sponge in a tsunami. And you’re going to discover talents you never knew you had. 

Looking forward to welcoming you aboard! 

Warm regards, 

Mekesia Brown 

Operations Manager 

Gifted Media Productions 

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This curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of multimedia production processes and equip interns with practical skills and knowledge required for success in the field. The time periods are estimated and will change depending on the actual length of the internship. 

Depending on the end goal of the intern, at the end of the internship they will either be the Technical Director or Creator of a launched YouTube channel. 

Below are targeted focuses in addition to real-time responsibilities given by the Intern Supervisor and/or the Executive Director. Adjustments can be made based on the specific needs and resources available at the studio. 

Month One 

Getting Acquainted with Multimedia Basics - Hardware, terminology, typical responsibilities 

- Orientation 

- Understanding basic multimedia terminology 

- Understanding basic equipment functions 

- Basic camera operation and composition techniques 

- Hands-on experience with setting up equipment for different production scenarios 

- Introduction to equipment: DSLR cameras, PTZ cameras 

- Introduction to equipment: Microphones, audio interfaces 

- Researching new and popular equipment configurations in the industry 

- Understanding industry standards and best practices for equipment setup 

- Hands-on experience with researching and shopping for state-of-the-art equipment and accessories 

- What is a Dream Kit vs a Nightmare Kit?

- Discuss the importance of professionalism and effective communication skills 

Month Two 

Getting Acquainted with Role Expectations - Working with creative departments, metrics and KPIs 

- Visits from a guest speaker from the film or television industry 

- Assisting in various stages of multimedia projects to gain practical experience 

- Hands-on practice with editing audio and video files 

- Understanding the importance of audio/video synchronization 

- Introduction to live-streaming software, its functionalities, and internet broadcast testing 

- Introduction to analytics tools for tracking multimedia performance 

- Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas 

- Familiarity with transcription, captioning 

- Connecting with creative minds: Talent, graphic designers, directors, interview guests 

Month Three 

Getting Acquainted with the Industry - Journeymen shadowing, professional networking, and other career-oriented activities 

- Shadowing experienced multimedia production staff during a live production 

- Understanding budgeting and procurement processes for multimedia equipment 

- Presenting a YouTube channel project proposal that will cover budget, equipment procurement, talent, and scheduling 

- Launch of YouTube channel. 

- Feedback and evaluation session with mentors 

- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and peers

- Final meetings with supervisors to discuss achievements and future career plans. 

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Throughout the internship the student will receive the following: 

- Mentorship: The intern will have every business partner as a mentor! We’re technologists always ready to provide guidance and support. 

- Feedback: There will be monthly mutual feedback sessions to discuss progress, address any challenges, and provide constructive feedback. 

- Flexibility: The internship schedule will be flexible to accommodate their academic commitments and personal schedules. 

- Networking Opportunities: The intern will have the opportunity to network with professionals in the multimedia production industry through the studio. 

- Letter of Recommendation: Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will receive a letter of recommendation from the studio detailing their contributions and accomplishments. 

- Action Plan: Continuous learning through online resources, workshops, and seminars