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TITLE:                          Video Editing and Production Intern
REPORTS TO:             Digital Communications Officer
STATUS:                     Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position’s primary responsibility is to assist the Community Foundation in producing and distributing video-based stories of its constituents through various communications vehicles.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid the Community Foundation’s centennial celebrations through the production and distribution of video-based stories:
  • Edit and produce video story segments.
  • Conduct interviews with grant recipients, community leaders, donors and other constituents.
  • Assist with filming on location.
• Participate in the Community Foundation’s story crowdsourcing campaign by capturing footage at community events:
  • Film short stories at on-site locations throughout the region.
  • Edit and organize video submissions for publication across digital channels.
• Podcast Assistance:
  • Assist with filming full podcast episodes, including the organization of all files for transfer to editor.
  • Film and produce bonus video content for distribution between episodes.
• Video, communications, or creative projects as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Video filming and editing experience required.
• Candidates should be enrolled in an accredited college or university during the internship.
• Field of study in communications related fields is preferred.
• Candidate should have deep interest and commitment to philanthropy and the work of the Community Foundation, with a demonstrated commitment to the Central New York area, its people and their concerns.
• Candidate should be well-organized, efficient and hold a passion for video storytelling in the nonprofit sector.
• A commitment to be guided in all work by the vision of diversity, equity and inclusion that has been established by our staff and board.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc) is a plus.
• Some travel to surrounding Central New York communities may be required at times. The Intern is responsible for finding his/her own transportation to on-site locations, however mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel outside of Syracuse City limits.

TIME REQUIREMENT: 15-20 hours per week. While rare, some interview and photography opportunities require limited weeknight or weekend hours. Flexibility in hours is available.

Start date: September 2026

End date: May 2027. Internship can extend into the summer, depending on student availability. Candidate must be available to work during both the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.

COMPENSATION: $21/hour

LOCATION: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person community events throughout the Syracuse area and periodic visits to the Central New York Community Foundation office in downtown Syracuse.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested parties should send letters of interest and resumes by August 31 to Cory Schad at: communications@cnycf.org. Video production samples with your submission are strongly encouraged.

DISCLAIMER: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification. This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.