Photo/Video Production Intern - Spring 2027 (16 weeks)

The-Children; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a Photo/Video Production Intern for Spring 2027 to support the Creative Marketing and PR teams. You will capture events, edit assets, and deliver media for news outlets and social channels.

During 16 weeks, you’ll work on events like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and other major programs, with emphasis on high-quality visuals, timely post-production, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Students must be Sophomore, Junior, or Senior majoring in Journalism, Media, Film, Photography, or related field.
• Experience working with children is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience operating photo and video cameras.
• Previous experience recording audio.
• Experience using Photoshop and Premiere Pro is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides photo and video services to support museum marketing and PR, focusing on media for news outlets and social channels.
• Performs time-sensitive post-production editing with soundtracks and graphics as needed.
• Collaborates with colleagues to manage photo/video shooting schedules for events outside normal hours.
• Maintains and updates the large digital asset management system accessible to all departments.

Skills

Operating cameras

Audio recording

Photoshop knowledge

Premiere Pro knowledge

Education

Journalism/Media/Film/Photography major

Tools

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

Photo/Video Production Intern - Spring 2027 (16 weeks)

Job Category: Interns

Supervisor: Ethan Gill

Requisition Number: PHOTO002467

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Photo/Video Production Intern will be responsible for acquiring, editing, and delivering photo/video assets for the Creative Marketing and Public Relations teams. A major focus of this role will be capturing media during special events to be distributed to news outlets for PR purposes. During Spring 2027, these events will include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Barbie: You Can Be Anything The Experience, Building Black, and more.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. Together, we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides photo and video services to support museum marketing and public relations needs, with a primary focus on the creation of media for distribution to news outlets and use on the museum’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube).
• Performs time-sensitive post-production editing, including incorporating soundtracks and applying graphics as needed.
• Must be flexible and able to work together with colleagues when managing photo and video shooting schedules; activities and events often occur outside of standard operating hours.
• Assists in the ongoing development and maintenance of photo/video content in a large digital asset management system available to all museum departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status majoring in Journalism, Media, Film, Photography, or related field at college/university/trade school.
• Experience working with children is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience operating photo and video cameras.
• Previous experience recording audio.
• Experience using Photoshop and Premiere Pro is strongly preferred.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read reports, visually assess settings and lighting, view a computer monitor, and review proofs of materials before printing.
• Ability to communicate by telephone and in face-to-face meetings, and assess and utilize audio tracks.
• Must be able to handle video and still cameras, and set up lighting.
• Ability to manipulate computer graphics programs and process paperwork.
• Ability to move about the property for meetings; ability to lift and carry over 50 lbs; ability to pick up and drop off materials at the loading dock; and the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

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