Ravinia Festival · 5 hours ago
Visual Media Intern
Highland Park, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.75/hr - $16.75/hrRavinia Festival is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the transformative power of live music. They are seeking a Visual Media Intern to support the Creative Services team by providing hands-on assistance in video production, photography, and post-production tasks to enhance the Ravinia brand through visual storytelling.
Event PromotionEventsMusic
Responsibilities
Produce video content to support branding, sales, marketing, and mission based initiatives
Capture b-roll footage and conduct interviews at Ravinia events to create feature stories throughout the season
Provide support for Ravinia’s photography needs, including concert and event photography
Assist in capturing footage and photos for Ravinia’s mission-based programs, including Reach Teach Play and the Steans Music Institute
Assist with setting up lighting, cameras, and sound for sit-down and formal interviews
Help set up and light formal interview sets
Utilize professional cameras, stabilization equipment, and lighting techniques to capture high-quality content
Edit raw digital video footage into polished, finished content using Adobe Premiere Pro
Support post-production workflows to ensure content meets Ravinia brand and quality standards
Collaborate with Ravinia’s social media team on content creation and visual storytelling
Work with other interns to conceptualize and execute personal projects that strengthen the Ravinia brand
Collaborate closely with members of the Marketing/Communications team throughout production and editing processes
Assist with Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, by uploading and tagging photos and videos
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of professional camera and audio equipment with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Outgoing and enthusiastic personality, comfortable approaching the public
Developing organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work nights and weekends
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Positive attitude, high energy, and a dedication to teamwork
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college, university, or technical program in Film/Video Production, Photography, Media Production, Communications, or a related field
Demonstrated coursework, academic projects, or prior internship experience involving photo and/or video production
Experience operating professional or prosumer camera equipment in an academic, internship, or freelance setting
Preferred
Familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, After Effects, and Bridge is a plus
Experience with mirrorless cameras and Ronin stabilizers is preferred
Benefits
Eligible for Illinois Paid Leave plan (if employed for 3 months)
Concert Pass provided for select shows
Company
Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival®, North America’s oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting over 100 different events throughout the summer.
Founded in 1904
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey P. Haydon
President & CEO
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