Careers
Internal Video Content Producer
The Media Factory is looking for a motivated person with a passion for community media to join our team as a full-time Internal Content Producer. The position requires strong communication & storytelling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to craft effective marketing and educational content. A minimum of two years of professional video production and editing experience is required. You will need a valid driver’s license and must be available to occasionally work weeknights and
weekends to be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Create videos and other marketing content in support of Media Factory community engagement, and branding efforts
- Support and promote online and OTT distribution of Media Factory-produced and user-generated content
- Staff the Media Factory reservation counter, answer phones, and fulfill community producer equipment reservations
Starting compensation of $20.90/hr with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
How to apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and links to previous video work to careers@mediafactory.org by November 29, 2024
The Media Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Internships
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SPRING INTERNSHIP. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING SUMMER APPLICATIONS IN 2025.
MEDIA FACTORY 360 INTERNSHIP
Media Factory invites people interested in the media industry to apply for our Media Factory 360 Internship Program. The 8 week paid internship introduces those interested in a career in media to a full-circle view of the jobs that make a community media center operate, while also completing a personal portfolio project.
What to Expect:
- Weekly meetings with the internship team (Tuesday 11am-1pm).
- A rotation through production, education, marketing, and distribution departments to shadow, support, and learn. This may include:
- A shift working with a Production Technician to support community producers.
- The opportunity to assist on a production team in the field.
- Assisting the education staff to conduct a workshop.
- Creating a blog post or social media campaign.
- Learning about equipment repair and maintenance.
- Interviewing a radio programmer.
- Creating a playlist of curated content for the website.
- Additional time with staff in the department of your interest.
- Time to work independently on your own project.
Time and Compensation:
10 hours per week for 8-10 weeks at $15/hr
How to Apply:
Email all of the following to careers@mediafactory.org the following:
- A short letter (about 100 words) that answers the question, “Why would you like to be an intern at the Media Factory?”
- The email or phone number for a personal reference
- Your resume or a list of your work, volunteer, and media experience
- If you have them, examples of media you would like to share (links are fine)
- The best way to contact you (email, text, etc.)
Volunteer
No longer a student? We have several volunteer opportunities at Media Factory. Whether your interest is administrative, production, or facilities, we have a volunteer option that can work for you and us. Media Factory succeeds by engaging local residents, so we hope you will contact us and find a way to become a part of the Media Factory community. For more information on volunteer opportunities at Media Factory, email learn@mediafactory.org.