IAE Videography Internship - Fall 2026

Videography Internship – Fall 2026

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. It is located in the heart of Ybor City.

Job Description
The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.

Time Commitment

Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday–Friday.

During Fall/Spring semesters: minimum 15 hours, maximum 20 hours per week.

During Summer semester: minimum 20 hours, maximum 29 hours per week.

This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities

Engage in employee events, such as team building.

Build resume and explore career options.

Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace.

Upon completion, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request.

Opportunity for follow‑on internship based on performance.

Pay Rate
$17.00/hour

Responsibilities

Capture high‑quality video footage of events, experiments, demonstrations, and interviews to help expand the SOFWERX ecosystem.

Edit and produce professional video content for internal and external communication channels, including social media, presentations, and promotional materials.

Collaborate with project teams to develop visual storytelling concepts that communicate technical and operational goals.

Manage and organize media assets, ensuring consistent file naming, tagging, and archiving practices.

Assist with lighting, sound, and camera setup for studio and field shoots.

Support post‑production efforts including color correction, motion graphics, captions, and sound mixing.

Create shorts, reels, and visual recaps for outreach and engagement.

Participate in weekly market research and submit required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to innovative ideas for the warfighter.

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship required (due to potential access to CUI).

Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local university.

Junior or Senior level with current GPA of 3.0 or above.

Demonstrated experience in videography, cinematography, or multimedia production.

Strong technical understanding of camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines.

Excellent storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.

Participate in weekly market research and submit required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to innovative ideas for the warfighter.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) information and ADA accommodations: applicants can request accommodation at least five working days prior to need.

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