Production Intern

This internship primarily consists of video editing on professional editing platforms and field production assistance.  APT seeks to provide a solid educational experience to participants by broadening their understanding of public television and professional television production.

Responsibilities may include:

• Logging and Cataloging Digital Media


• Editing using Non-linear Editing Platforms


• Creating promotional pieces for APT programs


• Additional Camera Operation


• Location Production Assistance


• Assistant Editing


• Exporting files in a variety of formats for broadcast and web


• Becoming familiar with emerging industry recording media standards and data storage


• Production narrative and industry research


• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

The ideal candidate will be a Communications, History or English major at a nearby university. Candidates should have strong computer and troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently in a technical environment with little supervision.  Basic working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro X required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is also recommended.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

The internship is based in Birmingham, AL.  Interns should have some availability between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hours are flexible, and we’ll work with you to accommodate class schedules. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours per week.

INTERNSHIP DATES: (length of internships may vary)

• Spring: January - April (application deadline: November 1)


• Summer: May - August (application deadline: April 1)


• Fall: September - December (application deadline: July 1)