Internship Opportunities
Calling all aspiring visual storytellers! We're on the lookout for interns to join our marketing team and help us make magic.
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If you're passionate about storytelling and want to be a part of a class of interns that's all about creativity and pushing boundaries, then this is for you! We’re looking to fill the following internship positions:
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Videographer
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Photographer
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Social Media Manager
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Communications Manager
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Graphic Designer
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Benefits of working with us:
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various forms of storytelling within a creative and supportive environment
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Access to industry professionals and networking opportunities
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Potential for portfolio development and exposure through our platform
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Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability and creative pursuits
*Note: All of these internships are unpaid and require between 8 to 12 hours per week. Applications are due by October 30th
Role Descriptions
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Photographer
What You'll Be Doing:
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Using your camera skills to capture and edit dope content
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Attend events and capture candid moments that encapsulate the essence of our community
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Brainstorming with the team to dream up creative ideas and bring them to life on screen
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Utilize photography equipment, including DSLRs and smartphones, to capture high-quality images
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Experiment with composition, lighting, and perspective to create visually striking photographs
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Working in a fast paced environment with deadlines and high profile clients
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Delivering quality work that aligns to brand and vibe of the business
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Collaborate with our creative team to brainstorm and execute photo projects that align with our vision
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What We're Looking For:
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A genuine love for storytelling through images and video
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Skills with cameras, editing software, and all the equipment that makes the magic happen.
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Creativity that knows no bounds—think outside the box and then some.
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A team player attitude who can take accountability to work with a group and solo
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Requirements:
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Current student pursuing photography, videography, film, or a related field.
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A portfolio showcasing your photography skills, with a focus on lifestyle, street, or sports photography preferred
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Comfortability with photography equipment and editing software
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Passion for storytelling through imagery and a keen eye for capturing authentic moments.
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Access to professional photography equipment and editing tools
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Ready to work with us May 2024 - August 2024
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Bonus points if know your way around graphic design
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Videographer
What You'll Be Doing:
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Collaborate with our creative team to brainstorm video concepts and story ideas that resonate with our audience.
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Film and edit video footage, including interviews, tutorials, documentaries, events, and other elements of our community
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Experiment with camera angles, lighting, and editing techniques to produce visually compelling videos.
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Ensure that video content aligns with our brand's style and messaging, while also pushing creative boundaries.
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Stay up-to-date with video trends and technologies to continually enhance your skills and contribute fresh ideas.
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Using your camera skills to capture and edit dope content
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Brainstorming with the team to dream up creative ideas and bring them to life on screen
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Working in a fast paced environment with deadlines and high profile clients
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Delivering quality work that aligns to brand and vibe of the business
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What We're Looking For:
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A genuine love for storytelling through images and video
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Skills with cameras, editing software, and all the equipment that makes the magic happen.
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Creativity that knows no bounds—think outside the box and then some.
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A team player attitude who can take accountability to work with a group and solo
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Requirements:
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A portfolio showcasing your videography skills, with a focus on community or sports-style content preferred.
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Proficiency in videography equipment and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
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Strong storytelling abilities and an understanding of narrative structure.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Flexibility and adaptability to meet project deadlines and creative objectives.
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Access to professional videography equipment and editing tools
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Ready to work with us May 2024 - August 2024
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Social Media Manager
What You'll Be Doing:
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Delivering engaging content ideas that stop the scroll and make people want to see more
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Engaging with our online community, building relationships with our audience and keeping the conversation going
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Developing and executing a social media calendar that aligns with our marketing goals and brand
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Collaborating with other team members, such as photographer, video editors, writers, and leadership produce high-quality multimedia content
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Analyzing and reporting on the performance and impact of our social media campaigns and activities
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Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and audience growth across various platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn).
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Create compelling and visually appealing content, including posts, stories, and videos, that aligns with our brand's voice and resonates with our target audience.
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Stay informed about emerging social media trends, tools, and best practices, and proactively share recommendations with the team.
What We're Looking For:
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A true passion for all things social media—
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Skills with crafting captions, snapping dope pictures, and putting together eye-catching graphics.
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Creativity that knows no bounds—think outside the box and then some.
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A team player attitude who can take accountability to work with a group and solo
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A passion for building community and Black/ African-American culture
Requirements:
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Currently undergrad student with a knack for social media, marketing, or a related field.
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Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices, with previous experience managing social media accounts preferred.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and ability to craft compelling content.
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Creativity and a passion for storytelling, with the ability to conceptualize and execute engaging social media campaigns.
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Knowledge of social media management tools and analytics platforms
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with strong time management and organizational skills.
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Ready to work with us May 2024 - August 2024
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Examples of previous work
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Ready to work with us for May – July 2024
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Bonus points if you've got skills in community management and change management
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Communications Manager
What You'll Be Doing:
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Crafting branded communications—think press releases, newsletters, blog posts and beyond.
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Connecting with our audience like a pro, whether it's through email, presentations, social media, or good old-fashioned conversation.
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Collaborating with the team to brainstorm new ideas and bring them to life in words.
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Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to effectively reach and engage our target audience.
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Cultivate relationships with media outlets, influencers, and community partners to increase visibility and coverage of our organization's initiatives and events.
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Keeping your ear to the ground for any noteworthy trends in our industry, track key metrics, and provide regular reports and analysis to inform communication strategies.
What We're Looking For:
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A true passion for the power of words and communication—
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Skills with writing, editing, proofreading and all things communication-related
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Creativity that knows no bounds—think outside the box and then some.
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Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
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Ability to conduct online research and synthesize information from various sources
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Interest in learning about the latest trends and developments in our industry
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A passion for building community and Black/ African-American culture
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for various audiences and platforms.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
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Knowledge of media relations principles and experience pitching stories to journalists and influencers.
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Enthusiasm for storytelling and a passion for amplifying diverse voices and perspectives.
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Ready to work with us for May – July 2024
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Bonus points if you've got skills in social media management or event planning
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Graphic Designer
What You'll Be Doing:
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Developing dope concepts and creating digital visual images for use in used in social media, email, web and advertising
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Assisting with post production photo and video editing
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Creating/updating brand identity guidelines and making them fit in the creation of digital images
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Maintaining and organizing all the cool ideas and electronic project files in GoogleDrive
What We're Looking For:
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A true passion for visual storytelling—
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Familiarity with graphics requirements for social media platforms, specifically Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
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Ability to create motion graphic videos
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Skills with creating, editing, and graphics for all types of social platforms
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Creativity that knows no bounds—think outside the box and then some.
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An ability to bring the brand identity into new concepts
Requirements:
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Must be a current student in good standing with the university and maintain that status throughout intenrship
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Previous experience with graphic design work
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Proficiency in Adobe Suite Creative Cloud (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), Figma, and Canva
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Strong creativity and ability to work independently
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Attention to detail and deadline oriented
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Fluency in the latest product design trend, tools, and technology cross-platform (mobile, and web)
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Bonus points for proficiency with video editing and animation software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate) and/ or photo editing skills (Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Mobile, Photoshop)
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Questions?
If you have questions about the internship opportunities, please send an email to hello@blackpickleball.org