Public Affairs Office Intern - Undergraduate Intern (Film+)
About Department & Key Responsibilities
Department Mission:
At the Public Works Department, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin. We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure.
The Public Works Department values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity. These values are supported by how we work; exploring ideas, embracing kindness, and encouraging trust.
For information regarding temporary employee benefits please Please click HERE to review.
Overview of the Position:
This position will assist the Public Affairs team to produce compelling visual and written communications to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include travel to multiple locations around Austin, sometimes consecutively to shoot and edit video, take photos, design/develop marketing materials, create social media campaigns, write for the internal newsletter, maintain the website, and contribute to community outreach for the department of Public Works.
Key Responsibilities:
- Traveling to multiple work locations to shoot high-quality digital footage.
- Digital film production, including working in Adobe Premiere.
- Working with sound and lighting.
- Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Adobe After Effects.
- Preparing written communication for the department.
Days and Hours: Flexible Monday through Friday, around 20 hours a week Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Job Close Date 08/07/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants
Travel:
The Public Works Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Additional Information:
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
A resume and work samples are required to apply for this position.
Work samples should be submitted under “Other Document.” This could include a portfolio containing video work or links to videos produced.
If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
Preferred Fields of Study Communications, Design, Marketing, Film Production, or similar major.