Indigenous Youth Multimedia Fellow

Job Title: Indigenous Youth Multimedia Fellow

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

Status: Full-Time Non - Exempt, Temporary (18 Weeks)

Can be part-time during the school year if requested

Salary: $25 / Hour 

Location: Remote 

Introduction:
 

The Student Conservation Association is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA is devoted to building access to nature for all, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. Founded in 1957, the SCA is committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and the communities we serve.

Position Summary:

The Indigenous Youth Multimedia Fellowship is an 18-week, paid fellowship that provides Indigenous student journalists and early-career Indigenous media professionals with an opportunity to strengthen their multimedia storytelling skills. The fellow will be documenting Student Conservation Association program participants in the field across the country by traveling to various work sites to gather content, including video and still photography, for the SCA’s publications, website and social media channels. This unique role is responsible for shooting, writing, editing and transmitting stories. We are looking for talented individuals eager to gain professional-level experience producing high-quality storytelling about the SCA’s hands-on conservation work and who have a passion for innovative print, digital and visual storytelling experiences.

Who is encouraged to apply:

Indigenous, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, Inuit or Métis undergraduate students, graduate students, recent graduates or early-career professionals pursuing journalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute SCA multimedia coverage and production, including development, planning, scripting and shooting steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio
• Edit regular video content, from short-form social video to video packages featuring interviews with program participants and partners     
• Capture still images
• Write blog posts for the SCA website (thesca.org) and newsletter content
• Book all travel and lodging arrangements to and from story assignments
• Consult with the Sr. Director of MarComm regarding brand alignment
• Complete assignments according to established guidelines and deadlines
• Communicate frequently and work collaboratively with colleagues

Qualifications: 

• Must be aged 21 to 35
• Previous experience in journalism (internships, freelance work or student media), including solid writing skills, is required
• Demonstrable skills in shooting and editing video and still photography are required
• Experience using standard non-linear editing software, preferably Premier Pro or Final Cut Pro
• Experience developing social media content (Facebook/Instagram/TikTok, etc.) is required
• Experience writing news articles and/or blog posts is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites across the country for story assignments
• This role requires a valid driver’s license  
• Preference for those who live near an airport with a Southwest Airlines terminal

Application Materials:

• Resume
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the fellowship and what you hope to gain from the experience
• 5-10 work samples (links or attachments)
• Portfolio (optional but strongly encouraged) 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.