Oregon Zoo Videographer/Broadcast Internship

Videographer/Broadcast Internship

Its a jungle out there...Why not prepare for it with an internship at the zoo?

Job Description: We are looking for an intern to assist our videographer in producing broadcast quality video footage and assist with editing video news releases.

What you must have...

Experience shooting video footage.
Experience using editing software.

What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:

Experience that will look great on your resume. Our zoo has an excellent reputation, and potential employers will be impressed.
A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place.
Letters of reference for future job opportunities.
A chance to help the Zoo save endangered species and the environment.
The Zoo...you get to visit every day!

Possible assignments include...

Shoot footage of zoo animals, visitors, staff and programs (using our equipment)
Set up lighting, microphones and other equipment
Edit footage using Final Cut Pro software
The chance to develop your talents and portfolio.

How to apply...
Send your resume, a copy of a video you have produced, and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
What kind of course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern?
In what areas are you most interested in attaining experience through this internship?

From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed. Deadline for applications is:

Fall term September 20
Winter term November 15
Spring term February 15
Summer term April 30

Mail resumes to:
Michael Durham
Marketing Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221