Digital Media Services Intern

Title: Digital Media Services Intern

State Role Title:

Hiring Range: 13.50

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location:Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Digital Media Services

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundations Digital Media Services department produces videos audio programs digital interactives professional photography and online digital resources manages outsourced digital media projects and provides audio-visual services. The digital media team collaborates interdepartmentally to create digital products that explore the convergence of cultures in 17^th- and 18^th- century Virginia and inspire numerous museum audiences to consider legacies of those early interactions.

Job Duties

The Digital Media Services department is seeking a 2026 Summer intern interested in museums media production audiovisual technology and social media. The Digital Media Services department oversees and collaborates on the creation and implementation of digital content and media for the museums galleries and website and provides AV support for technology-based exhibits programs and events. The individual in this role will work as a member of a diverse team of staff collaborating interdepartmentally on the creation of new digital content and AV support. This intern will assist with a variety of departmental projects including:

Principal Job Functions:

Historical research
Image research photography and photo-editing
Scriptwriting and storyboarding
Video production and editing
Creation of social media posts
Audio visual equipment set-up testing operation and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to conduct historical research and effectively use historical
sources
Experience producing content for a variety of social media platforms
Proven ability to write for a public audience
Interest in public history and museum studies
Familiarity with or interest in the 17th and 18th century history
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment make sound
decisions and take initiative.
Experience with photography and photo-editing a plus
Previous coursework in history or related field.
Must be able to work at three separate sites as needed: Jamestown Settlement
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and the Philip G. Emerson Central Support
Complex (near Water Country USA).

Additional Considerations

Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Raeven Chatman

Phone:

Email:

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Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.