Digital Asset Management Internship

The Digital Media Department is pleased to offer an undergraduate internship assisting with the organization, description, and management of digital photography and video used for curatorial, educational, and marketing/communications projects. Working with the Digital Asset Manager & Strategist, interns will learn about the life cycle of digital media in a museum setting. The preferred candidate should have an interest in managing digital photography and video at an organizational level. RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in projects defined by the Digital Asset Manager & Strategist

Organize photography and video from Marketing/Communications and Digital Media departments

Apply data entry/tagging specifications to digital assets

Develop and prototype digital asset workflows

Create written documentation for digital asset management workflows

Create video documentation/tutorials for digital asset management system and workflows LEARNING/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Develop an understanding of digital asset management career opportunities and required skills

Gain experience in best practices for managing digital photography and video

Learn to translate requirements into workable solutions

Develop abilities to create useful documentation

Gain experience working with digital asset management (Piction), desktop applications (Adobe Bridge, Lightroom), and content collaboration systems (Confluence/Jira). Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to digital media production, communications, or information science/management

Strong computer skills and confidence in learning new applications

Ability to work 20 hours/week

Interest in the enterprise-level management of digital media

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently; ability to take direction

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Premier)

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

$750 monthly stipend to assist with living expenses

Opportunity to earn academic credit in collaboration with your university/college.

25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Shops

25% Discount in The Corning Museum of Glass Café

Free admission to the museum for you and your guests APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit the following:
Resume

Letter of introduction describing your current career objectives and interest in digital media/digital asset management.

Contact information for:
One academic reference (e.g. internship advisor/coordinator)

One employment reference