Strategic Communications & Video Production Internship 2014

Employer: Scholar Academies
Apply by: April 4, 2014
Posted on: March 4, 2014 

Scholar Academies is seeking passionate and hardworking team members. Candidates for positions in our network should be data driven and have a strong belief that all students can achieve.

About Scholar Academies

Scholar Academies focuses on improving educational equity with a direct focus on turning around low-performing schools. Our network prides itself on a student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving breakthrough results. Our network currently has schools in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, andTrenton.

Your Work

• Film and edit video that conveys best practices and personal stories from Scholar Academies
• Plan and arrange school-based shoots to capture high-quality instruction, school culture, character education sessions, special events, staff stories and student experiences
• Develop storyboards and outlines reflecting plans for each video in alignment with talking points about the Scholar Academies network and our schools
• Edit film in collaboration with Home Office Talent Team, Academics Team, and External Relations Team
• Create a digital video library to support Scholar Academies’ goals for recruitment and partner engagement

Your Qualifications

• Prior coursework in marketing, communications and/or public relations
• Experienced with planning and carrying out video shoots independently
• Collaborative and flexible approach
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated passion for social justice education reform
• Proficiency in FinalCutPro preferred

The Rewards

• Professional connections with expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Maximizing your impact by working in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement

To apply, please go to our website at careers-scholaracademies.icims.com.