Content Creator Intern - Fair Department

Lansing, MI (Remote)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multimedia content creation for the fair, including on-site filming, short videos, and live social coverage.

  • Capture on-site interviews and B-roll for fair campaigns.
  • Must-have: Proficient video editing and storytelling instincts.
  • Availability for July–August with 40+ hours and Jack O’ Lanterns Unleashed extension.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • We’re seeking a Content Creator Intern to capture and produce engaging multimedia content that promotes the Ingham County Fair and Jack o’ Lanterns Unleashed.
  • Film on-site interviews with vendors, performers, staff, and attendees.
  • Shoot B-roll at events, behind-the-scenes prep, and daily fairground activity.
  • Edit short-form videos (15–90s) with captions, music, and basic motion graphics.
  • Produce photo assets and simple graphics for social and web use.
  • Help plan content ideas and a publishing schedule tied to upcoming events.
  • Support live social coverage (stories, short clips) during events.
  • Work with staff to ensure messaging aligns with fairground branding and community goals.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from communications, media, film, marketing, journalism, or related program.
  • Proficient in video editing
  • Comfortable recording and troubleshooting basic audio
  • Understanding of social platform formats and best practices.
  • Strong storytelling instincts, organization, and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
  • Portfolio or links to sample video/photo work required.
  • Hours: Flexible hours, remote work option available. Likely 40+ hours per week starting July 6 with 40+ hours the week of Fair.
  • Must be available August 1-8.
  • Duration: Seasonal internship (3–6 months) with possible extension for Jack O’ Lanterns Unleashed with more limited hours.
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Ingham County

Ingham County is an open, participatory government working to assure a safe, secure, healthy community where all individuals are enabled and encouraged to seek their highest potential. Ingham County is committed to assuring the identification and provision of services most important to its citizens in the achievement of its vision. County services will be high quality, cost effective, and easily accessible; to be delivered in cooperation and collaboration with its citizens and other community and governmental organizations. These will be delivered by a highly motivated, well-trained, service-oriented workforce, utilizing effective technology and guided by the highest ethical standards.

Lansing, Michigan, USA
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