Deadline to apply for KQED Internships is Friday, May 20th, 2022. Please state which internship(s) you are applying for in your cover letter and apply to each one individually.This is a paid internship, working 16 hours per week from July 11, 2022 through December 30, 2022. We are looking for a Production Intern who will collaborate with KQED’s Education team to produce high-quality digital educational media for students and teachers. We want someone who understands youth culture and is a social media native. You should have the finger on the pulse of what diverse communities of young people are interested in -- their concerns, their passions, and their humor. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.The Education Department at KQED provides free resources to teachers and students that advance media literacy skills and civic engagement and that amplify youth voice. We produce the award-winning video series, the youth media site, and, which provides professional development courses for educators, among other services. We also support teachers and students in youth media production projects, through media challenges andOne of our core values at KQED is that we are better together, and that we commit to learning, growth, and holding ourselves accountable. We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.This role may require working from . KQED requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to provide documentation of a need for exemption.Essential Functions:The Production Intern will be responsible, along with the production team, for successfully supporting the production, distribution, and organization of the Education team’s media assets on time and budget to fulfill project objectives.Key Responsibilities/Accountability:Creative problem-solving skills and working collaboratively within a variety of different content areas and teams;Produce digital media assets for multi-platform interactive projects, including but not limited to video, and social media shareables such as .gifs, memes, and basic graphic design;Assist with archival research and fact-checking for stories;Assist with archiving deliverables on internal KQED servers;Other Job Functions:Uploading content to various external distribution platforms;Production assistance on location with video production;Assist with quality assurance of projects, both for the content that is being presented as well as the technical nature of their delivery.Knowledge/Experience Required:Note: We welcome applicants who may not have extensive experience in all of these areas, but are eager to learn and grow these skills:Experience in digital media production; especially with Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Illustrator and Photoshop;Effective communication skills, both verbally and of the written word, and ability to work with a variety of diversified teams;Ability to prioritize project deliverables while troubleshooting.Knowledge/Experience Desired:Youth development - you’ve worked with tweens and teens before, supporting their learning and social-emotional growthBasic journalism experience - sourcing stories, fact-checking, and writing AP-style copy Social media presence - demonstrated skills with online community engagement Fluency in another language, especially SpanishGrowth & Development Opportunities:Gain experience developing and growing our Gen Z audience on social media platforms for Above the NoiseLearn from seasoned video journalists how to produce engaging content for a national audienceProduce a portfolio of media assets for both online video series and social media platformsThe mission that drives us:KQED is for everyone who wants to be more. Our television, radio, digital media, and educational services change lives for the better and help individuals and communities achieve their full potential.KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, value lifelong learning and partner with those who share our passion for public services.Powered by JazzHR6mrVApQwPd