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SalaryPosition Title: Digital Media Intern
Work with a Purpose!
About PBS SoCal
A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.
Job Overview
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Work Environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Department: Digital
Supervisor: Digital Media Manager
Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-40 hours), Non-Exempt
Duration: June 10, 2024 - August 16, 2024
Office Location: Burbank, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $18.00/hour
Work with a Purpose!
PBS SoCal is looking for a Digital Media Intern. If you are looking to spend your summer managing various forms of media, then send your cover letter and resume today!
About PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. PBS SoCal content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens and six local broadcast channels.
A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.
Job Overview
PBS SoCal will be migrating streaming video assets from legacy platforms to our newer providers. The position will require working through a long list of assets that stream on our sites, kcet.org and pbssocal.org, and following guidelines to determine the appropriate new provider of the video stream. The Digital Media Intern will work with the Media Manager to determine the best source assets to encode and repost and will need to ensure the migration of all assets and metadata and the final replacement of web embeds.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work with the Digital Media Manager to audit and prioritize tasks for video content optimization
- Work through prioritized lists, including updates to metadata, imagery, and related content
- Review and analyze metrics to make any tactical suggestions
- Explore opportunities for enhancement on the YouTube platform in particular
- Help generate video content for platforms including YouTube, primarily from archival materials
- Conduct independent research as directed; organize and present findings
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to work with new technologies and problem solve, independently or collaboratively
- High-level proficiency in file format and optimization
- Strong proficiency with video, photo, and audio editing software
- Strong understanding of web-based asset management
- Experience with Adobe CC, video and photo editing software, file conversion, and content management systems for storing, cataloging, and optimizing data is a plus
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The working conditions are primarily in a telecommuting setting. However, the position will require occasional meetings in our Burbank, CA, office or a nearby venue. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or in part. (Please see the telecommuting policy and telecommuting agreement for additional information concerning telecommuting terms and work environment.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
