Audiovisual Media Internship

Big Science Sweden; München; Vor Ort; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Monthly allowance for living expenses

Return trip covered from/to home station

Zusammenfassung

A leading astronomical research organization in Garching, Germany is seeking an Audiovisual Media Intern to support video productions that communicate the wonders of the Universe. The ideal candidate will have skills in video editing and a background in Audiovisual Media. This internship includes 6 months of experience, accommodation, and a monthly allowance. Applications are accepted year-round with no specific deadline, and relocation support is provided.

Qualifikationen

• Excited, highly motivated and proactive students or graduates.
• Experience in video editing with a demo reel or video portfolio.
• Good command of English, Spanish or German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Video editing for various lengths, formats and audiences.
• Structuring interviews and preparing footage.
• Assisting with video recordings on location and in the studio.

Kenntnisse

Video editing

Audio processing

Working with camera and lights

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Audiovisual Media or comparable

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Creative Suite

Jobbeschreibung

(Internships start every March and September. As this is a rolling position, there is no application deadline. Applications received less than 3 months prior to the starting date will automatically be considered for the next open slot. Please state within your application if you prefer a later starting date.)

The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory, operating three unique observing sites in the Chilean Atacama Desert. Currently, ESO is building the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), the largest optical and near-infrared telescope on Earth, together with partners from across Europe and in Chile. ESO's Headquarters are in Garching near Munich, Germany.

ESO's Department of Communication (ESO COMM) is responsible for all aspects of internal and external communication for the Organisation. This includes a host of audiovisual productions to excite the public about science, astronomy and the groundbreaking engineering conducted here.

At our Headquarters in Garching we need support in the following area:

Audiovisual Media Intern

As Audiovisual Media Intern you will support ESO's Creative Team, part of ESO COMM, in our numerous video productions, through which we bring the wonders of the Universe to our audiences - such as the hosted show Chasing Starlight with Suzanna Randall, our documentary on the challenging construction of the ELT or our explainers about the many scientific discoveries enabled by our telescopes. As member of our team, you will work hand in hand with our seasoned professionals in film, animation and graphic design. You will be able to participate in all stages of our production workflow - from pre-production to release - with a focus on video editing. Additionally, you will help us structuring our footage, preparing interviews and maintaining our archives. Through your involvement in various projects and with our support, you will have the opportunity to understand and learn:

• How a large international scientific organisation works in practice and in particular about the workflows within the Department of Communication.
• How to edit videos for science communication in various lengths, styles and for different target audiences - from longer form documentaries to interviews to short social media productions.
• About all stages of professional video production: concept, script writing, pre-production, preparing interviews, video recordings, structuring footage, editing, sound, typography, animations, post-production, release and archiving.
• How to collaborate within a diverse and multinational team, ensuring seamless and timely productions in high quality.
• How to translate scripts into engaging audiovisuals to make science attractive and approachable to the public.
• About the groundbreaking science discoveries and engineering happening here at ESO as part of our mission.

Requirements:

We are working in an exciting environment at the forefront of science and technology, which is why we are looking for equally excited, highly motivated and proactive students or graduates of Audiovisual Media or a comparable degree program to complement our team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Video editing for various lengths, formats and audiences.
• Structuring interviews, preparing footage and creating compilations.
• Assisting with video recordings on location and in the studio.
• Organising archival footage.
• Additional audiovisual tasks depending on the demand within the team.

Competences:

• Experience in video editing, audio processing and working with camera and lights. We kindly ask for a demo reel or video portfolio to evaluate these skills.
• Experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly with Adobe Premiere.
• Experience in the fields of post-production or motion graphics is a strong plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines and standards.
• Ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines and to build constructive and effective work relationships.

Language Skills:

A good command of English is essential as it is our working language. Spanish or German language skills are a plus.

Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year.Internships take place in Garching, Germany(a remote or hybrid internship is not possible) and have a duration of 6 months.We provide accommodation and offer a monthly allowance to cover your living expenses. We also cover the cost of a return trip from/to your home station. For any further questions please contact [e-mail] .