Media Production Intern
The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY, United States
The Legal Aid Society is the nation’s oldest and largest social justice law firm. We are united in one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. The Legal Aid Society advances its mission through rigorous client representation in a myriad of courts, community education, class action and impact litigation, and systemic law and policy reform.
The Communications Department has an immediate opening for a part‑time Media Production Intern to support efforts to inform, influence, and engage our staff across various departments and offices in New York City. They will assist with public relations and external communications. The team leads Legal Aid’s growing media relations, marketing, branding, and design needs on earned, owned, and paid media channels. They tell the stories of our clients and supporters, develop educational and advocacy campaigns, and highlight our legal and advocacy victories.
This is a hands‑on role that requires someone with a solid, well‑rounded knowledge of video production fundamentals and who is eager to join our team. The position reports to the Content Production Manager and works in concert with the Communications Department’s Digital team to document and capture the work of The Legal Aid Society as it tells the story of the nation’s oldest social justice law firm.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Communications Department stakeholders to facilitate the creation of video content that artistically and accurately captures the values of our organization through a variety of formats.
Assume basic camera, lighting, and audio production duties in diverse circumstances under supervision, including on‑site shoots at locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs.
Execute editing assignments under the direction of the Content Production Manager for various internal and external promotional media channels, including the final export of project deliverables, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, and adding music/voice‑over/sfx.
Learn new skills, techniques, and equipment in the service of participating in production and post‑production roles, under the instruction of the Content Production Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs (After Effects, Photoshop, Audition).
Proficient in Microsoft 365 and familiar with content and collaboration tools.
Basic understanding of user experience, storytelling, and brand/voice principles.
Basic understanding of camera exposure and manual settings, interview lighting treatments, and lavalier and shotgun mic methods.
Ability to monitor audio levels.
Experience with handheld shooting.
Experience transferring/logging footage and managing media (4K).
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Creative thinker with the ability to brainstorm and generate ideas.
Proven time‑management and organizational skills.
Openness to learning new skills and approaches.
Preferred qualifications
Ability to edit footage into drafts and improve upon review.
Ability to format production templates.
Audio editing, mixing, and cleanup skills.
Color correction and grading fundamentals.
Basic titling and lower thirds.
Ability to export to various resolutions and formats (social).
Familiarity with Canon and Blackmagic cameras.
Familiarity with masking.
Experience in motion graphics/design.
Experience in portrait photography skills.
Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers.
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships.
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect.
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values.
Physical, Environment, Travel, and Other Duties Required
Flexibility in schedule to accommodate video production dates and deadlines, including potential weekend activity covering events.
Ability to assist with gear setup and breakdown.
Requires occasional or frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions, which may include bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for long periods of time, and accessing small spaces.
May or will require travel within New York City, across the five‑borough region.
Salary And Benefits
Paid internship at a rate of $20 per hour, compensated bi‑monthly. As an internship role, this position is not eligible for benefits.
How To Apply
All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Resume
Cover Letter
Link to your portfolio, or to 3 examples of your strongest work. Please include brief descriptions of the role you played in the production(s).
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email TalentAcquisition@legal-aid.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client‑oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantler bias in all forms.
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The Communications Department has an immediate opening for a part‑time Media Production Intern to support efforts to inform, influence, and engage our staff across various departments and offices in New York City. They will assist with public relations and external communications. The team leads Legal Aid’s growing media relations, marketing, branding, and design needs on earned, owned, and paid media channels. They tell the stories of our clients and supporters, develop educational and advocacy campaigns, and highlight our legal and advocacy victories.
This is a hands‑on role that requires someone with a solid, well‑rounded knowledge of video production fundamentals and who is eager to join our team. The position reports to the Content Production Manager and works in concert with the Communications Department’s Digital team to document and capture the work of The Legal Aid Society as it tells the story of the nation’s oldest social justice law firm.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Communications Department stakeholders to facilitate the creation of video content that artistically and accurately captures the values of our organization through a variety of formats.
Assume basic camera, lighting, and audio production duties in diverse circumstances under supervision, including on‑site shoots at locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs.
Execute editing assignments under the direction of the Content Production Manager for various internal and external promotional media channels, including the final export of project deliverables, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, and adding music/voice‑over/sfx.
Learn new skills, techniques, and equipment in the service of participating in production and post‑production roles, under the instruction of the Content Production Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs (After Effects, Photoshop, Audition).
Proficient in Microsoft 365 and familiar with content and collaboration tools.
Basic understanding of user experience, storytelling, and brand/voice principles.
Basic understanding of camera exposure and manual settings, interview lighting treatments, and lavalier and shotgun mic methods.
Ability to monitor audio levels.
Experience with handheld shooting.
Experience transferring/logging footage and managing media (4K).
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Creative thinker with the ability to brainstorm and generate ideas.
Proven time‑management and organizational skills.
Openness to learning new skills and approaches.
Preferred qualifications
Ability to edit footage into drafts and improve upon review.
Ability to format production templates.
Audio editing, mixing, and cleanup skills.
Color correction and grading fundamentals.
Basic titling and lower thirds.
Ability to export to various resolutions and formats (social).
Familiarity with Canon and Blackmagic cameras.
Familiarity with masking.
Experience in motion graphics/design.
Experience in portrait photography skills.
Organizational Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers.
Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships.
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect.
Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values.
Physical, Environment, Travel, and Other Duties Required
Flexibility in schedule to accommodate video production dates and deadlines, including potential weekend activity covering events.
Ability to assist with gear setup and breakdown.
Requires occasional or frequent physical movement to perform essential job functions, which may include bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking for long periods of time, and accessing small spaces.
May or will require travel within New York City, across the five‑borough region.
Salary And Benefits
Paid internship at a rate of $20 per hour, compensated bi‑monthly. As an internship role, this position is not eligible for benefits.
How To Apply
All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:
Resume
Cover Letter
Link to your portfolio, or to 3 examples of your strongest work. Please include brief descriptions of the role you played in the production(s).
For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email TalentAcquisition@legal-aid.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, relationship and family structure, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre‑employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client‑oriented defense, access to justice, and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantler bias in all forms.
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