Video and Audio Production Intern-Dallas, TX

Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
The American Heart Association's Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Digital Content and Marketing Intern in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. AHA is seeking an intern to assist with developing content for its audio podcasting network. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in podcasts and be current or recent broadcasting, journalism, or production majors.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.
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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/16/2024-5/3/2024
• Location: Intern must be based in Dallas, TX in the office or the immediate surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• May be required to work after hours on rare occasions for special events

Internship Outcomes:
Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities
Tasks could include things like the following:

• Assist Producers with developing stories, tracking materials, booking talent, and coordinating shoots for video production, podcasts, and Audio.
• Assist onsite for audio and video shoots.
• Coordinate and assist with research and scheduling.
• Assist with feedback and edit approved show notes.
• Publish to various podcast platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Apple Podcast App, etc.) via Libsyn with the ability to provide clear descriptions of the episode subjects.
• Tailor, adapt, and edit content for podcast/video/social media.
• Assists with basic editing.
• Communicates regularly with producers and hosts to coordinate show needs.
• Transcribe audio when needed.
• Complete related administrative components including production scheduling, project tracking, processing invoices, etc.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of mass and alternative media, and principles of interviewing, writing, and editing. Basic video, audio, and social media skills are desired.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, including news, business, and persuasive writing.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and work with all levels of American Heart Association volunteers and staff.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Detail-oriented, positive attitude, and a team player.
• A way of thinking that is centered on finding answers and an eagerness to study and progress.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Final Cut Pro is a plus.
• Intermediate to excelled use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.

Compensation & Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance - Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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