TPT History Documentary Internship

We believe no story should be left untold. Throughout our region, we find stories of culture and innovation that impact our communities. Come learn at TPT and enrich the lives of those around us through the power of public media through an internship working on "Profe" (w.t.), a new one-hour documentary.

This is a part-time, temporary position, working up to 20 hours per week, and runs from May through August 2023. The qualified candidates will have a passion for research and a desire to work in public history, museums, library sciences and public media. Candidates must be currently enrolled in or entering an educational program.

** $15.00 per hour

**HYBRID Workplace

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Under the guidance of our History Production team, research and participate in community engagement on diverse histories with concentration on the Latino|a|x experience in Minnesota.
• Learn and support media asset acquisition including scanning and organizing media assets (still photos & footage)
• Provide archival research, including video archives, personal collections, online assets, library archives and others as needed
• Assist with administrative tasks such as database entry, paperwork/digital filing, and general support
• Participate in work that supports our outreach, marketing, and community engagement needs
• Take part in potential field production experience including collecting releases during shoots and media logging
• Participate in internal networking sessions to gain broader perspective of Twin Cities PBS and our work

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in a higher education program and working toward a degree in public history, media/journalism, library sciences or other job-related field
• Has lived experience or can demonstrate ability to work with the Latino|a|x community, Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required.
• Keen interest in archival and content research
• Ability to work remotely, as part of a hybrid work model
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and prior experience with video production editing, Adobe Premiere Pro CC is preferred, but not required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience using social media for content creation
• Able to successfully handle details with accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-client setting
• Access to reliable transportation to attend offsite meetings.

We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)