Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Exceptional undergraduates, graduate students, recent grads, or those with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of sound designing, mixing, and mastering is a must
- Knowledge of music composition, music theory, and orchestration is highly recommended; or, alternatively, knowledge of how to leverage audio libraries, samples, and stock music
- Experience editing with Adobe Audition/Premiere Pro is recommended
- Knowledge of audio encoding and optimization for multiple platform releases
- Flexibility in interpreting and implementing sound design and sound effects for videos
- Detail-oriented to a fault
- Strong belief in RDI’s mission and values
- Experience thinking through effective distribution of video content is a plus
- Knowledge of graphic design is a plus
- Open-minded and willing to interact with those whom they may disagree with
- Social, articulate, and a self-starter unafraid to take initiative with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
LOGISTICS & BENEFITS
- This is an unpaid, volunteer internship
- Academic Credit is offered upon school or departmental approval
- This internship lasts 4 months, concurrent with the Fall academic semester, and interns can choose to work either full time (40 hours/week) or part time (25+ hours/week)
- Hours are flexible and we are willing to work around your academic schedule
- An opportunity to work closely with senior organizational leadership, including the Executive Director, as well as access to members of the Board of Directors, and other individuals from RDI’s extended network
- A typical day could include spending a few hours working with the video team; sourcing audio clips, sound effects, and music; and collaborating with other audio interns
We are recruiting on a rolling basis. Please send a resume, brief cover letter (optional), and examples of your audio/creative work to apply[at]rdi.org. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
The Renew Democracy Initiative is an equal-opportunity employer.