Multi Media Internship
Multimedia Interns at Rodale Institute serve as digital storytellers, capturing and sharing the impact of regenerative organic agriculture and the connection between soil health and human health. This internship focuses on creating, editing, and producing engaging digital content—including video, graphics, and audio—to support the Institute’s Communications and Marketing teams.
The Multimedia Intern will assist in developing content that highlights Rodale Institute’s research, education, and consulting initiatives across social media and web platforms. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in storytelling, content creation, and brand development.
Interns must be comfortable working in both agricultural field and professional office environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Produce, edit, and publish video, graphic, and photo content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Video Production: Assist with filming, shooting, and editing video projects, including creating BROLL packages of RAW footage.
- Graphic Design: Develop high-quality visual assets for social media, email campaigns, and marketing materials.
- Content Management: Organize, archive, and upload content to the Institute’s digital library.
- Collaboration: Work closely with team members in both in-person and virtual settings, and coordinate with departments to ensure timely content production.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Communication Skills:
- Ability to receive and execute assignments in an organized and timely manner
- Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Digital & Creative Skills:
- Strong visual storytelling abilities (photography and videography
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva
- Familiarity with social media platforms is a plus
- Education:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Film/Cinema, Media Studies, Marketing, or a related field
What Interns Will Gain
- Portfolio Development: Create professional-quality content for your portfolio
- Hands-On Experience: Work in both field and office environments with varied, dynamic assignments
- Professional Growth: Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced creative professionals
Additional Information:
Location: Rodale Institute Experimental Farm, 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
Compensation: This is an unpaid, for-credit internship intended for actively enrolled students seeking a multimedia experience to fulfill graduation requirements.
Schedule: An ideal candidate for a summer internship could commit to at least 20-40 hours/week. Internship will align with academic credit requirements.
About Rodale Institute: Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. Our groundbreaking science and direct farmer-support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over our 76-year history, we have proven that organic farming is not only viable, but essential to humanity’s survival.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.
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