DCTV INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER 2008
We are currently seeking Interns for Summer 2008 and are accepting applications.
DCTV is New York City's Premiere Resource for the low-budget independent digital filmmaker. Located in Lower Manhattan, we serve a diverse community of amateur, developing, and professional filmmakers.
Our Internship Program allows a small group of dedicated people to work alongside DCTV's staff, contributing to our multi-faceted organization while learning skills and accessing resources that DCTV provides.
CRITERIA:
Interns work 2 Days per Week (Mon - Fri), 10AM - 6PM, for an approximate 13-15 weeks Internship Cycle in a specific department.
BENEFITS:
During their term, Interns receive access to free DCTV Workshops, Equipment Rentals, and Post-Production Facilities, as well as a daily lunch stipend.
DEPARTMENTS SEEKING SUMMER INTERNS:
- DEVELOPMENT:
Be an integral part of the fundraising process at DCTV. Help research and liaison with prospective donors, foundations, and sponsors, as well as prepare grant proposals, letters to donors, update press kits and marketing materials. Have knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Excel and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of other databases is a plus. - IT/POST-PRODUCTION TECH:
Get hands-on and be involved with all aspects of DCTV's demanding technical needs. Will work with computer networking (PC & Mac), video engineering, post-production, editing/graphics software installation, soldering/wiring, general tech troubleshooting, as well as HDV, HD and emerging video technologies. - MEMBER SERVICES:
Get in on the action with one of DCTV's fastest growing departments. Member Services encompasses all resources that DCTV provides to the public as well as to our entire internal facility. Work alongside our team by assisting in workshop materials and space preparation, production equipment and post-facility maintenance, member correspondence, event set-ups and more! - PRODUCTIONS FOR HIRE:
PFH helps nonprofits and grassroots organizations utilize media to improve and publicize their community endeavors. Assist in their production process by transcribing, researching, assisting fieldwork, logging and digitizing. Video production skills are recommended, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) are required, along with a great passion for learning! - PRO-TV:
For thirty years, Pro-TV has changed the lives of youth by providing them the opportunity to make social-political documentaries around issues that personally affect them and their communities. Using a rich combination of media arts training on state-of-the-art equipment with collaborative peer critique, students become leaders helping to democratize society. Join our team in helping to build a solid infrastructure to further help students who are in need of mentoring and who will use this media as a means to higher education and employment. Some production & post-production experience needed. Teaching experience recommended. General office duties required. - SALES/DISTRIBUTION/ARCHIVE:
Assist with a variety of duties within the three department areas: organization of our tape library/archive; DVD production, packaging and shipping orders; dubbing and media transfers; management of online media; internet research; clerical assistance; database updates; sales/marketing outreach campaigns for DCTV films; and more! - WEB/GRAPHICS:
Assist in the production of our quarterly newsletter and publicity/advertising materials. Help with website maintenance and quality control. This position also includes general administrative work such as archiving and maintaining spreadsheets. Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator will be used. Strong writing skills and knowledge of HTML is a plus.
Placement in the DCTV Internship program is not guaranteed. After submitting the required materials, your application will be reviewed. If a suitable position is available, you will be contacted by DCTV Internships for an interview. DCTV is an equal-opportunity employer.
