Digital Media Services Intern

Title: Digital Media Services Intern

State Role Title: Media Specialist I

Hiring Range: 13.50

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Digital Media Services department is seeking a 2025 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 museum’s 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: 757-253-4302

Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.