Photography/Videography Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a curious student to assist the Photographer/Videographer in producing photo and video collateral. The on-site role in State College, PA offers hands-on experience through supporting shoots, editing, and client-focused projects.

The position runs up to 20 hours per week in fall/spring and 40 hours per week in summer, with mentoring and opportunities to grow in filmmaking, photography and marketing.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, most importantly Premiere Pro and Lightroom/Photoshop
• Basic photography/videography skills
• Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored
• Ability to follow direction and multi-task
• Willingness to be flexible and ask questions when navigating new and unfamiliar tasks
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Penn State University Park

Responsibilities

• Capture on-site photos and videos of ARL research and events at and around the University Park campus
• Help set up and take down audio, video, and lighting equipment in laboratory environments for promotional video shoots
• Organize and edit new and existing photography for a variety of use-cases
• Create drafts of videos for review
• Attend project kick-off meetings and brainstorm ways to approach new projects

Skills

Premiere Pro

Lightroom/Photoshop

Photography basics

Communication

Follow directions

Adaptability

Student at Penn State University Park

Education

Full-time student at Penn State University Park

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is searching for a curious and creative student to help create photo and video collateral while developing skills relevant to a career in marketing and multimedia. This position will assist the Photographer/Videographer within ARL’s Corporate Communications department to tell success stories and promote ARL’s high-impact research through audiovisual means. This is an opportunity for students interested in filmmaking, photography, marketing, and communications to gain hands‑on professional experience working with clients through all phases of production.

The primary responsibility is to support ARL’s Photographer/Videographer in day-to-day tasking. As such, this position’s responsibilities may vary based on current client requests, but will always have a photo/video focus. Under the supervision of ARL’s Photographer/Videographer, this position may evolve to include other responsibilities based on the candidate’s skills and interests.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Capture on-site photos and videos of ARL research and events at and around the University Park campus
• Help set up and take down audio, video, and lighting equipment in laboratory environments for promotional video shoots
• Organize and edit new and existing photography for a variety of use‑cases
• Create drafts of videos for review
• Attend project kick‑off meetings and brainstorm ways to approach new projects

Required skills and experience include:

• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, most importantly Premiere Pro and Lightroom/Photoshop
• Basic photography/videography skills
• Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and beingmentored
• Ability to follow direction and multi-task
• Willingness to be flexible and ask questions when navigating new and unfamiliar tasks
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Penn State University Park

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Access to a personal vehicle

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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