Video Production Intern (Mayor's Office)

General Description

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Strategy & Communications, the Mayor's Office Intern will coordinate and produce audio/video programming for government access television, social media and special productions in the City. This immersive experience allows the intern to learn about City departments, interact with local leaders and visit City facilities and operations.

Essential Functions

•    Creates video productions to prepare and present general informational/promotional materials involving the City and community.
•    Photographs events, programs and features throughout the City.
•    Understands the phases of video production including shooting, editing, graphics and distribution.
•    Leads projects.
•    Assists with programming the City's cable television and YouTube account.

Applicants must be available to attend some after hours or weekend events.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications

•    Undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university.
•    Background in video production.
•    Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
•    Basic proficiency with office computers and related software.

Interns are expected to represent professionalism at all times as their work may bring them into contact with local elected officials, city administrators, visitors, businesses, and residents.

Dress Code
 
We encourage interns to dress in a professional and appropriate manner.
 
Social Media
 
Many students are excited to share their internship experiences. With the advent of blogs and social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and others), the private is public. We urge all interns to carefully consider material they are publishing before posting internship site-related content to the Web.
 
While you are a private citizen, you are also a representative of Rochester Hills to the outside world. If you wish to share information, as an Intern of the City of Rochester Hills, about your internship site and experiences through social media forums, you should discuss the content with your Supervisor first, and ask for advice on what is permissible.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
 
 Oral Evaluation of Qualifications:  To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.
 
 Note:  The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.   
 
 APPLICATION PROCESS
 
 Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at http://www.rochesterhills.org. Please include a cover letter with your application. This position will be posted until filled.
 
 We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
 
 It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date.  Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.