El Informador Newspaper: Seeking Remote Multimedia Editor Internship (Summer 2020 / Fall 2020)

With Who:  El Informador Newspaper

Location:  Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dates:  Summer 2020 – Fall 2020

Type of Employment:  Part-Time

Position Description:  We are seeking a creative and independent intern to support the production of our multimedia content.

Qualifications:  

  • Create original short-form video content that engages, educates, and inspires El Informador Newspaper’s digital audience.
  • Play an important role in El Informador development of timely recurring video and graphic elements on multiple platforms.
  • Write, edit, and produce concise video supported heavily by motion graphics and b-roll.
  • Exercise creativity and explore your own ideas.
  • Support all aspects of El Informador media production.
  • Work with the editorial staff in a fast-paced environment to gain experience on local story developments in the Lowcountry.
  • * A minimum of Intermediate Spanish is a plus (all videos will be in Spanish language)

The Ideal Candidate Will… 

  • An independent, self-motivated college student or recent graduate with at least one year of motion graphic design and video editing experience.
  • A passionate storyteller who uses journalistic principles to translate research into writing, exercises sound editorial judgment, and recognizes viable story ideas.
  • Strong experience with After Effects, or InDesign software and proficiency in video production software (Adobe Premier, Final Cut, or any other video production software) required. Photoshop and Illustrator experience is a plus.
  • A consistent and reliable team player who values attention to detail and is comfortable working with little supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Have a desire to learn and develop new skills necessary for a career as an editor, designer, or media content producer.

All Applicants Must:

  • Be able to work remotely with consistent communication with the El Informador team
  • Possess a personal Mac or PC capable of running Adobe CC
  • Be able to commit to negotiable weekly hours

Apply (or request more information):  Interested in this position? Please email us your resume to pedro@elinformador.us and a link to any previous work that demonstrates your ability to creative visual content in After Effects.

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