IAE Videography Internship – Fall 2026

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is offering a Videography Internship for Fall 2026. Interns will engage in capturing high-quality video footage and producing content for various platforms.

Ideal candidates are enrolled undergraduates, preferably juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above, possessing videography experience. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance.

This position offers a pay rate of $17.00/hour with a commitment of 15-29 hours per week, and limited remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required U.S. citizenship due to access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Demonstrated experience in videography, cinematography, or multimedia production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality video footage for events and demonstrations.
• Edit and produce video content for various communication channels.
• Collaborate with teams on visual storytelling concepts.
• Manage media assets with proper naming and archiving.
• Assist with lighting, sound, and camera setup.
• Support post-production efforts including color correction.
• Create visual recaps for outreach and engagement.
• Participate in market research and submit entries for new innovative ideas.

Skills

Videography experience

Cinematography skills

Multimedia production

Camera operation

Lighting and audio recording

Excellent storytelling

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate program

Junior or Senior level with GPA of 3.0+

Job description

Videography Internship – Fall 2026

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. It is located in the heart of Ybor City.

Job Description

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Time Commitment

• Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday–Friday.
• During Fall/Spring semesters: minimum 15 hours, maximum 20 hours per week.
• During Summer semester: minimum 20 hours, maximum 29 hours per week.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities

• Engage in employee events, such as team building.
• Build resume and explore career options.
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace.
• Upon completion, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request.
• Opportunity for follow‑on internship based on performance.

Pay Rate

$17.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Capture high‑quality video footage of events, experiments, demonstrations, and interviews to help expand the SOFWERX ecosystem.
• Edit and produce professional video content for internal and external communication channels, including social media, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop visual storytelling concepts that communicate technical and operational goals.
• Manage and organize media assets, ensuring consistent file naming, tagging, and archiving practices.
• Assist with lighting, sound, and camera setup for studio and field shoots.
• Support post‑production efforts including color correction, motion graphics, captions, and sound mixing.
• Create shorts, reels, and visual recaps for outreach and engagement.
• Participate in weekly market research and submit required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to innovative ideas for the warfighter.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required (due to potential access to CUI).
• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local university.
• Junior or Senior level with current GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Demonstrated experience in videography, cinematography, or multimedia production.
• Strong technical understanding of camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Participate in weekly market research and submit required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to innovative ideas for the warfighter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) information and ADA accommodations: applicants can request accommodation at least five working days prior to need.