Production Intern

This internship primarily consists of video editing on professional editing platforms and field production assistance.  APT seeks to provide a solid educational experience to participants by broadening their understanding of public television and professional television production.

Responsibilities may include:

• Logging and Cataloging Digital Media
• Editing using Non-linear Editing Platforms
• Creating promotional pieces for APT programs
• Additional Camera Operation
• Location Production Assistance
• Assistant Editing
• Exporting files in a variety of formats for broadcast and web
• Becoming familiar with emerging industry recording media standards and data storage
• Production narrative and industry research
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

The ideal candidate will be a Communications, History or English major at a nearby university. Candidates should have strong computer and troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently in a technical environment with little supervision.  Basic working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro X required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is also recommended.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

The internship is based in Birmingham, AL.  Interns should have some availability between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hours are flexible, and we’ll work with you to accommodate class schedules. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours per week.

INTERNSHIP DATES: (length of internships may vary)

• Spring: January - April (application deadline: November 1)
• Summer: May - August (application deadline: April 1)
• Fall: September - December (application deadline: July 1)