Responsibilities

• Content Capture: Shoot high-quality photos and videos via iPhone and a Canon EOS R10/DSLR for social media campaigns, events, B-roll, interviews, and promotional content with an emphasis on footage built for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Video Editing: Edit and produce polished, platform-ready video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar software including cuts, transitions, captions, motion graphics, and sound design tailored to each platform's format and audience.
• Photo Editing: Edit and enhance raw photos using Adobe Photoshop and meet brand aesthetic and storytelling standards.
• Social Content Production: Translate raw footage into finished social-ready assets (Reels, Stories, short-form video, carousels, etc.) that align with brand voice and messaging.
• Trend Spotting: Monitor emerging social media trends, sounds, formats, and platform features daily, flagging relevant opportunities for real-time content creation.
• Post-Production & Organization: Organize and manage media files including sorting, labeling, and archiving raw and edited assets to maintain an efficient, easy-to-navigate content library.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute video/content concepts that align with campaign goals and brand identity.
• Quality Control: Review edited photos and videos for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand and project guidelines before publishing.
• Project Coordination: Help coordinate photo/video shoots, including scheduling, shot lists, and on-site capture logistics.
• Content Promotion: Support the rollout of content across social platforms, websites, and marketing materials to maximize engagement and reach.

Requirements

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
• Experience with Microsoft apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in contributing to the success of the New York and New Jersey region.
• Interest in public service and/or transportation
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong passion for photography, videography, and visual storytelling, with a creative eye for composition, lighting, and aesthetics.
• Proficiency in photography and video editing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or native social media content creation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Familiarity with social media content creation tools and native app editing features.
• Ability to handle iPhone photography and videography for dynamic projects.
• Strong passion for visual storytelling, with an eye for composition, lighting, and color grading.
• Ability to create engaging and visually cohesive content aligned with the organization’s brand identity.
• Experience managing a photo and video database, including archiving and labeling media assets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear interaction with team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, sharing creative input and integrating feedback.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and multi-task effectively.
• Demonstrates a self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and taking ownership of tasks

Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.61 to $28.72 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events