Digital Media Intern

The Medical College of Wisconsin; Wauwatosa (WI); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Digital Media Production Intern to support video, photography and digital content for philanthropy and campaign communications. You will work with the Senior Video Brand Journalist to capture, edit and organize content highlighting donors, patients, faculty and events.

The role provides hands-on experience across the production process and emphasizes adherence to brand standards and privacy requirements while enabling growth in storytelling and media

Formación

• Enrolled student in a relevant college or university program.
• Foundational video production and editing experience.
• Knowledge of camera, lighting and audio basics.
• Portfolio or samples preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Capture video footage and interviews at events and campus settings.
• Edit short- and long-form video per brand guidelines.
• Create social media cuts from existing footage.
• Assist with events and highlight content production.
• Provide photography support for events and storytelling.
• Organize, label and archive media assets.
• Prepare footage for editors.
• Add captions and format videos for web and social media.
• Assist with equipment prep, lighting and sound.
• Participate in production planning and reviews.
• Track assignments and deadlines with project management.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, releases and accessibility.

Conocimientos

Video production

Editing

Storytelling

Collaboration

Organization

Educación

College or university program in communications/digital media or related field

Herramientas

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Lightroom

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Digital Media Production Intern will support the development of video, photography and digital content for philanthropy and campaign communications at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Working with the Senior Video Brand Journalist and members of the philanthropy communications team, the intern will help capture, edit and organize content highlighting donors, patients, faculty, students, institutional events and the impact of philanthropy. This position is designed for a student interested in gaining hands‑on experience across the digital media production process. The intern will primarily support defined production assignments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Capture video footage, interviews and B‑roll at events, on campus and in clinical or research environments.
• Edit short‑ and long‑form video content using established creative direction and brand standards.
• Develop social media cuts and other digital adaptations from existing footage.
• Assist with events, highlight videos and recap content.
• Provide photography support for events, programs and institutional storytelling.
• Organize, label and archive video footage, photography and other production assets.
• Prepare footage and project files for editors.
• Add captions and format videos for web, social media, email and presentation use.
• Assist with equipment preparation, lighting, audio and on‑site production logistics.
• Participate in project briefings, production planning and creative reviews.
• Track assignments, deadlines and review status using the team's project‑management process.
• Follow institutional requirements related to patient privacy, talent releases, music licensing and accessibility.
• Complete other digital media assignments based on departmental priorities and capacity.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom or comparable creative software.
• Strong visual storytelling instincts and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow creative direction and work within established brand standards.
• Strong organizational and file‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and respond constructively to feedback.
• Ability to appropriately represent the team and display professional behavior when working with patients, donors, physicians, researchers and institutional leaders.
• Ability to work independently once a project and its expectations have been clearly defined.
• Familiarity with captioning, accessibility and digital publishing standards.
• Preferred Experience:- Experience producing content for social media and digital platforms and filming interviews, events or documentary‑style stories and photography. Working in higher education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations or mission‑driven communications is a plus. A portfolio or examples of video, photography or digital media work.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in a college or university program related to communications, journalism, digital media, film, video production, photography, marketing or related field

Minimum Experience: Foundational experience with video production and editing, including basic understanding of cameras, lighting and audio equipment.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit‑based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community s