Media Production Internship

NATURE OF WORK

Work under the supervision of the City of Las Cruces Communications Office to produce video programing, such as social reels, public service announcements, commercials, news packages, informational videos and live public meetings.. Also take still photos for the City’s website and social media sites. Must be able to work in supervised and unsupervised environments. This is for a student wishing to get great experience in media production for a future career.

WORKING PERIOD / DAYS / HOURS

This position is for one semester with the possibility of continuing for an additional semester. Works 15-20 hrs per week. Primarily Monday-Friday. Flexible hours to work with school schedule, but Mondays starting at noon are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate professional mirrorless style video camera, standard video camera and audio recording equipment to record various types video productions such as PSAs, instructional, informational packages and social reels.
2. Operate professional editing software to edit various types of video productions such as social reels,  PSAs, instructional, informational and/or news style packages.
3. Operate television broadcast equipment, such as video switcher, graphic generator, audio board, and PC software to live switch meetings in City Council chambers to air on CLC-TV Comcast cable channel 20/928, and stream on the City’s website and YouTube page.
4. Operate professional photo camera to take still photos for City’s website and social media accounts.
5. Drive City vehicle to various locations within Las Cruces and Dona Ana County to get photographs and record video.
6. Must complete the City’s Defensive Driving course before operating a vehicle for City business.
7. Will be required to be available Monday afternoons starting at noon. Will work with schedule for other times throughout week.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCE GUIDELINES

Graduation from high school or G.E. D equivalent. Active, full-time enrollment in a degree program in Mass Media and Journalism, Film, Creative Media or similar.  Preference for Junior or Senior credit level with 3.0 or higher GPA.

Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Knowledge of:

• Shooting video & photos with DSLR or mirrorless style cameras (exp. Sony Alpha cameras) or professional camcorder.
• Editing video with professional non-linear editing software (exp. Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Basic knowledge of using social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram)
• Basic knowledge of professional audio recording equipment
• Basic knowledge of television broadcast equipment (video switcher, audio mixer).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Basic knowledge of using Apple Mac computers.

Environmental Factors

Work will be performed at Las Cruces City Hall, various locations throughout Las Cruces. Production and editing equipment will be provided.  Travel may be required with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions.

Physical Factors:

Moderate physical demands; lifting up to 40 lbs. Regular lifting and carrying of production equipment.

Requirements

Availability: 15-20 hours per week & Mondays 12:30PM – 5PM

Education: Enrolled  full-time at NMSU or DACC, pursuing a degree in Mass Media & Journalism, Creative Media or similar.

Driving: Valid U.S. driver’s license & willing to drive to various city locations

Preferences

In addition to the minimum requirements, we have two preferred but not mandatory preferences. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who are eligible to intern for at least two full semesters or one year, will receive preference during the selection process.