USF Institute on Black Life – Video Storytelling Intern

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University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: USF Institute on Black Life – Video Storytelling Intern
Internship Site: Tampa, FL
Field: Higher Education
Total Internship Hours: 50
Location: Hybrid – Tampa, FL (USF Campus)

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The Video Storytelling Intern will produce student and faculty spotlight videos that highlight the people, experiences, and impact that align with the mission of the Institute on Black Life. 

The intern will take ownership of coordinating and conducting interviews, filming video content, and editing footage into polished spotlight videos for IBL's website and social media platforms. 

Key deliverables will include a series of completed student and faculty spotlight videos.

Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in videography, video editing, interviewing, and digital storytelling. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate interviews and meet project deadlines. 
• Familiarity with video editing software.