Residential Multimedia Intern: University of Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Summary

Are you a creative, storytelling-minded college student or recent graduate looking for an awesome residential summer experience in photo and video? You've just found it! ESF Pre-College is hiring a motivated Residential Multimedia Intern to capture the story of our summer programs for high school students and turn it into in-program recap marketing, including recap videos, testimonial videos, photo albums, and social media content. The Multimedia Intern will serve more than one academic partner site and will coordinate their schedule with the Residential Directors and ESF Pre-College full-time program staff.

The Multimedia Intern works closely with the ESF Marketing team to capture high-quality photos and videos of the program in action, collect testimonials from students, parents, and staff, and edit and deliver polished content on deadline. This is a hands-on opportunity to build your portfolio and gain professional experience in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment.

Counselors join a mission-driven team and help students from around the world have a safe, rewarding summer. Our staff members are expected to make a positive impact on the students in their care. Comprehensive training and orientation prepare every counselor for the role.

Why ESF Pre-College?

• Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of teens while receiving comprehensive training and support.
• Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and professional development opportunities.
• Build Your Portfolio: Create real-world photo, video, and social media content that is used in ESF Pre-College marketing and showcased in your portfolio.
• Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Extra Perks

• Housing and Meals: Included for the duration of your contract.
• Shuttle Transportation: Once you've arrived in Philadelphia, our team will pick you up from Philadelphia International Airport or 30th Street Station.
• Travel Reimbursement: Programs provide up to $300 reimbursement for arrival/departure travel assistance in accordance with ESF protocols.
• Gym Access: Residential staff are provided access to a gym.
• Global team: Our teams consist of members from multiple countries and states.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Professional Mentorship: Work directly with the ESF Marketing team and connect with fellow creatives.
• Equipment and Software: ESF provided equipment and editing software license.
• Your Portfolio: With permission from ESF, contribute to your personal brand and portfolio with credited, professional marketing experience.

Position Scope

• Staff must arrive by 12:00 PM (noon) on their staff check-in date at the program site. The ESF Pre-College team delivers orientation, training, and staff bonding time after students arrive. Staff are required to stay for the duration of the program, including any holidays, and will depart by 10:00AM on the morning after student departure.
• Residential staff live on campus throughout the program to support and supervise students and respond to emergencies. Schedules are dynamic and may change based on the needs of the program, including same-day changes.
• The Multimedia Intern is required to perform for the duration of their assigned programs and complete final recap deliverables by end-of-program.
• The Multimedia Intern serves more than one academic program. Assigned programs, site schedules, and days off are coordinated with the Residential Directors and ESF Pre-College full-time program staff.
• Multiple contract lengths available, including:
  • 10 weeks: May - August
  • 8 weeks: June - August
  • 6 Weeks: June- July
  • 3.5 Weeks: July
• Compensation: $625 per week (including housing, meals, trips, and activities)

Requirements

• Age Requirements: Minimum age is twenty (20) years old (Wharton Global Youth minimum age is twenty-one (21) years old).
• On-Campus Residency: Ability to live on campus for the entire duration of contract dates.
• Education: Must be either enrolled in college or possess a college degree.
• Experience: Prior photography and video experience required; examples include but are not limited to school or camp media, social media content creation, sports media, or event or promotional video. Experience working with teenagers is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with photo and video editing software (for example, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, or comparable tools) and short-form social media content, including Instagram Reels. Please submit a portfolio or samples of your work.
• Organization & Deadlines: Ability to catalogue large amounts of media, manage multiple projects across sites, and deliver polished content on deadline.
• Safety & Privacy: Understanding of and commitment to following ESF Pre-College photo, video, and media release policies when working with minors.
• Communication: Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to interview students, parents, and staff, and to coordinate schedules with directors and staff at more than one site.
• Required Training: Complete all training, background screenings, and other pre-employment credentials required by ESF Pre-College and the state of the program site.
• Language Skills: Fluent in speaking, writing, reading English. Note: Additional consideration will be given to candidates who speak more than one language (not required).
• Team Handbook: Review and follow the ESF Pre-College Team Handbook.
• Dress Code: Always maintain the ESF Pre-College uniform when working.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Besides meeting new friends and having fun together, our Multimedia Interns work hard, too, with their primary functions being:

• Capture the Program in Action:
  • Capture high-quality photos and videos of the program in action, including academics, activities, residential life, and weekend trips.
  • Coordinate with the Residential Directors, ESF Pre-College full-time program staff, and the Marketing Intern Manager to map out a weekly schedule in advance, knowing where to be and when to capture events at each site.
  • Capture student and staff testimonials.
• Recap & Marketing Content:
  • Create in-program recap content of various types, including end-of-program recap videos, testimonial videos, highlight reels, and multimedia slideshows.
  • Complete photo and video projects throughout the summer as assigned by the ESF Marketing team.
  • Ideate creative content ideas for social media, including Instagram Reels, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Keep ESF Pre-College's brand voice, “Look,” and Core Values consistent across every site and project.
• Cataloging & Editing:
  • Catalogue and edit all photos and videos for efficient coordination of the multimedia slideshow and online albums.
  • Upload photos and videos to the designated storage location each day, and follow file naming and organization standards.
  • Meet all editing and delivery deadlines set by the ESF Marketing team.
• Safety, Privacy & Care of Equipment:
  • Follow all media release lists and photo and video policies.
  • Take care of all ESF equipment and report any damage or loss right away.
  • Follow all campus and program safety rules, and respect students, staff, and campus partners at every site.
• Dive into the Experience!
  • Actively participate in all assigned activities and trips, including staff meetings and student-facing spaces.