Camera Assistant Intern

EMPLOYER SUBMISSION TO THE CINEMA STUDIES JOBS & INTERNSHIPS DATABASE

POSITION TITLE:

Camera Assistant Intern

COMPANY INFORMATION

Company Name: FPW Media

City: Springfield

State: OR

POSITION TYPE:

Internship (Paid)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Description:

FPW Media is a leading advertising agency in Lane County. Our videographers are trained and experienced in using the latest camera, lighting and sound equipment from RED, ARRI, Blackmagic, Canon, GoPro and Sennheiser. Our clients include Pape Group, WinCo Foods and Kenworth among many others.

We’re looking for enthusiastic media arts and/or cinema studies students wanting relevant experience in a media production environment. Preference will go towards students who are interested in internships beyond one academic term and eligible for paid internships. This position will be ideal for students interested in a future career as a Director of Photography or Camera Operator.

DUTIES:
*Work with digital and electronic cameras in multi and single camera operational conditions, producing pictures by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills.
*Assist the camera operator in positioning and moving the camera, and be responsible for loading and unloading memory cards, changing and charging camera batteries, changing lenses, operating the clapper board, and filling out and filing all camera sheets.
*Unload, organize and prepare the camera equipment for each day’s work.

REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be able to develop an exhaustive knowledge of all camera equipment.
*Must have an ability to manage and maintain all camera department paperwork and administration.
*Ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, agility and speed, effective communication skills, precise attention to detail, ability to collaborate and to work as part of a team, diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artists and crew, and physical stamina and strength.

 

Required Experience:

Minimum 3.25 GPA from an accredited community college or university.
Substantial coursework in media arts and/or cinema studies.
2+ years of videography experience.

 

Preferred Experience:

3+ years of photography experience.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Deadline:

November 10th, 2017

Application Instructions:

Please email resume, letter of interest and relevant letter of recommendation to Joshua Purvis, FPW Media’s Creative Director, at joshua@fpwmedia.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: joshua@fpwmedia.com

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