Digital Production Intern

Digital Production Intern

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and THE DROP 104.7. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and THE DROP 104.7 to discover provocative and inspiring local, national and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.

Rocky Mountain Public Media is a dynamic and innovative public media company dedicated to creating engaging and impactful content for our audience. We are seeking a highly motivated Digital Production Intern to join our team and assist in various production support and marketing initiatives. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the digital media industry, allowing you to grow your skills and contribute to exciting projects.

This internship position will start with a small cohort of fellow interns on June 3, 2024. Selected candidates may expect to work anywhere from 10-12 weeks, depending on their class schedule. This internship opportunity offers 15-20 hours of work per week, including some nights and weekends (depending on event dates; some travel required).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing Initiatives

Collaborate with the digital media and production teams to implement outreach and promotional campaigns aimed at enhancing brand engagement and awareness.

Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing strategies to promote our digital media products.

Social Media Management

• Assist in scheduling and posting content on various social media platforms.
• Focus on YouTube and help execute social media campaigns aimed at reaching and engaging our target audience.

Content Creation

• Capture content and engage in content creation during production events.
• Collaborate on content ideation to create engaging and relevant materials.
• Create compelling graphics for sharing across our social media channels.

Audience Engagement

• Write approved social media captions that resonate with our target audience.

Research and Strategy

• Perform social media marketing research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with the team to develop new strategies for increasing audience engagement.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure that the company's brand message remains consistent across assigned projects and social media platforms.

Event Support

• Assist with Digital Production events, both live and online, to ensure their success.
• Provide support during these events to facilitate a seamless experience for our audience.

Production Support

• Assist in production-related tasks, such as setting up equipment, managing schedules, and ensuring a seamless production process.
• Provide support to the production staff as needed to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Assist with audio or video production tasks, as required.
• Other tasks as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school degree or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a program at an accredited college, university, or technical school
• A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge will be considered in place of education requirements
• Strong interest in digital media, production, and marketing.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including YouTube.
• Creative mindset with excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing tools is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Additional Qualifications of Position

• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and productively with persons at all levels.
• Must possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work within established budgets.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Persons interested in this position must apply at

https://rmpbs.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and please submit the following items:

1. A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
2. A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in office, studio, editing, and/or field environments. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasionally long hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.