Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival · 3 weeks ago
Video Documentation Intern
Becket, MA 01223
Internship
Onsite
InternJacob's Pillow Dance Festival is seeking a Video Documentation Intern to play a vital role in capturing and preserving the dynamic experiences of the Festival. The intern will gain hands-on experience in video production, post-production, and archival management, contributing to the Festival's promotional efforts and its extensive historical documentation.
EventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining
Responsibilities
Filming performances, classes, events, rehearsals, and lectures
Editing videos used to help promote the Festival. Excerpts from the videos are used online as part of a popular resource known as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive
Equipment setup and breakdown
Management of video files, DVD duplication, troubleshooting equipment, and helping maintain the Pillow’s extensive video archives. The video equipment is all High Definition and 4K, and the video editing platform used is Adobe Premiere
As a member of the intern class, you will be required to participate in general festival-related duties that aim to broaden your scope and understanding of the various arts administration and production roles that exist within this field as time allows and requirements evolve. These will include but are not limited to giving campus tours, assisting with production changeovers in the theater, golf carting patrons, handing out tickets at will call and other ways to interact with guests, moving chairs, setting up for events, errands, and transporting artists. Training will be provided prior to participation in these activities, and while these duties will be a part of your overall experience, you will still spend the majority of your time within your primary assigned role
5-8 hours a week will be dedicated to participating in weekly seminars, career building conversations, attending dance classes, lectures, and performances
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with professional video cameras and accessories, including tripods, stabilizers, and microphones
Experience with video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro
Candidates must include a brief sample of video work, preferably of dance, with their application
Preferred
Interest in performing arts to better understand and capture the nuances of dance and theatre
Benefits
Housing
Three meals a day
Free access to classes
Performances
Talks
Studio usage
Travel stipend provided ranging from $0-$500.
Company
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
At Jacob’s Pillow, our mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance.
Founded in 1931
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lila Kanner
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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