How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  A demo reel and photo samples are necessary for consideration for this position. Please provide a link to samples.

Summary

The video intern will join the Department of Communication’s digital arts team to help promote Michigan Medicine’s clinical care, research, news and innovative education and approaches to the world. Successful candidates will have a demo reel and samples showcasing their creativity and quality of work. Excellent verbal communication skills, adaptability, quick thinking, and enthusiasm are required. This role will have to manage multiple projects at a time within a fast-paced environment.

Job details

• Work to be performed on site at the Department of Communication
• Job limited to mid-May to mid-August 2020
• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, some weekends and evenings required

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Assist in the production of high quality audio/video media and photography.
• Responsible for assembling raw material into a finished video product suitable for broadcasting or posting online.  
• Generate final product for clients including uploading to social media sites and posting to a staging site.
• Conceptualize video and photo concepts and brainstorm with team members on the best approach.
• Work with the team to capture photographs for assigned stories.
• Create and edit closed captions for new and archived video projects.

Required Qualifications*

Open to currently enrolled college students. Video demo reel or samples of work required. Experience with photography and animation is a plus. Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop. Must be comfortable in a multi-layered organization with complex reporting relationships. Must be comfortable lifting at least 15 lbs.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

3/22/2023

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.