Multimedia/Video Intern Spring/Summer 2025 – Research Park
Research Park
About the Research Park
The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading innovation hub for technology commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus and community.
The internal team at Research Park includes a small team of interns that manage communication, marketing, promotion, event planning, recruitment, and more for the Research Park as a University unit and as a whole.
About the Role
As a Video Intern, you will be responsible for capturing quality photos and videos of Research Park events. You will also be tasked with editing and recapping these events, plus creating videos to promote Research Park and EnterpriseWorks as a whole.
You may also be assigned projects (promotional videos/photoshoots, etc) for start-ups in the EnterpriseWorks incubator. You and a team of interns will meet with the client to discuss the project timeline and expectations. You will be responsible for determining techniques to utilize for the completion of the project.
A storytelling mindset is valuable for an intern in this position to use as a frame of reference when editing footage. Coordinating effectively with EnterpriseWorks staff and clients is essential to execute all projects to their highest potential.
Upon successful performance reviews, this internship can continue through multiple semesters.
Requirements
- Must be a full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment
- Graduation date of December 2025 or later
- Ability to start training in March 2025 (5-7 hours per week)
- Applicants must be available to work full-time hours on-site throughout Summer 2025 (37.5 hours per week)
- This role has the potential to continue in Fall 2025 (10-15 hours per week)
Qualifications
- Ability to maintain clear communications with management on project status
- Strong photography and videography skills
- Strong proficiency with video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.)
- Experience using a DSLR camera and camcorder
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to quickly solve new design problems
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects
- Ability to work on short deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Zoom
- Ability to work in presentation software such as PowerPoint
- Experience with recording, and editing videos for RSOs or class projects
To apply, please fill out this form. Reach out to bdgoode@illinois.edu with any questions.
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