Paid Intern - Video Production Fellow

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

DESCRIPTION:

What is the Hearst Video Fellowship Program?
This fellowship program supports multimedia storytelling in an increasingly changing digital journalism world. Hearst Fellows are temporary full-time employees and will work in Hearst's digital-first newsroom in San Antonio.
• Objective: Immerse early-career video journalists or content creatives in our newsrooms to develop skills in video production, editing, and visual storytelling.
• Target Audience: Early-career video storytellers, including recent college graduates, seeking to gain newsroom experience.
• Program Goals: Gain valuable newsroom experience, receive training, and develop a portfolio of published videos.

Eligibility
This program is intended for up-and-coming journalists with less than three years of experience. Recent college graduates with a demonstrated interest in video storytelling are welcome to apply.

Program Expectations
Fellows would work on stories similar to what our full-time video producers would handle and would receive guidance on video best practices and video story development.

Fellows would be expected to:
• Work in the San Antonio newsroom, as well as shoot original video content in the field.
• Produce and edit two original videos each week that are 90 seconds or less in length, plus one longer form (2 minutes) video upon completion of the program.
• Attend newsroom meetings and training sessions.
• Collaborate with other producers and reporters to generate ideas and recommend video executions.
• Assist with promotion of videos as needed across news brand's site and social channels.
• Provide own transportation to any necessary video shoots as approved by editors.

Application Process
To be considered, please submit the following:
• One-page resume that includes academic major and minor, date or expected date of graduation, permanent and current addresses, email, website, social media addresses, and any internships or other professional experiences.
• One additional page that includes links to digital work samples.
• Cover letter no longer than two pages highlighting your qualifications and making your case for becoming a Hearst Video Fellow.
• Three work references including titles, email addresses, and phone numbers.