Internships & Jobs with Electronic Media
Jobs with EM: The information on this page is primarily about Internships. Information about Student Jobs with EM and an Online Job Application are available here.
Internships: Starting in spring quarter, we will begin accepting internship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Electronic Media internships provide opportunities for in-depth learning of a variety of media skills and concepts. They require a year-long commitment for fall, winter and spring quarters. Interns enroll for 12-16 credits per quarter with room for a 4-credit part-time class or other academic components. Interns work 30 to 40 hours a week and are paid 15 to 19 hours a week, depending on credit distribution.
An intern's primary responsibilities are focused on supporting instruction, maintenance and administration for specific labs, facilities and production needs under the supervision of the staff. The interns meet weekly as a group to share skills, collaborate on projects, and to facilitate working together on productions and cross training between areas. All interns will be working in the new Center for Creative and Applied Media (CCAM), the HD and 5.1 surround video and audio production studios.
Other academic & job-related projects include:
- Attend weekly EM training workshops focusing on hardware, software, and production processes
- Oversee maintenance and associcated service logs for labs and equipment.
- Instructional support: Conduct proficiency tests, assist with workshops, and prepare written materials.
- Become familiar with audio/video/media software and learn to troubleshoot common problems.
- Collaborative intern project: Develop production and team-building skills as a part of a group project.
- Academic studies: Engage your own academic studies in a group setting and on your own.
- Attend weekly intern meetings.
Academic web site: http://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/2011-12/programs/mediainternships-1609
Faculty Signature Required: Peter Randlette is the internship program coordinator. Please contact Peter for more information and an application. Interested students are expected to meet with faculty and staff at the Spring Academic Fair, May 15th 2013, and submit a current resume, a letter of interest, and a completed Electronic Media job application.
Major areas of study include audio recording, animation, electro/acoustic music technology, film and video, multimedia computing and media production.
Class Standing: Juniors or seniors; transfer students welcome.
Prerequisites: To be considered for this advanced program, students must have successfully completed a minimum of one year of study of media skill training pertaining to the internship position. Prior completion of programs or courses such as Mediaworks, Audio Recording, Introduction to Music Technology, or their equivalents are required.
To Apply: Interested applicants are expected to submit the following:
- An Electronic Media job application
- A letter of interest
- A current resumé
Bring completed materials to the Electronic Media Front Desk in Library 2504 or send to:
Peter Randlette
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway
Library 1501
Olympia, WA 98505
Application Deadlines: Job applications are due before the the Summer/Fall Academic Fair, Wednesday May 15th, or prior to the Fall Academic Fair for transfer students. Qualified applicants will then be contacted to schedule an interview. Any position that is not immediately filled will remain open for applications until it is occupied.
Audio Production
The Audio Intern develops advanced technical knowledge in all aspects of audio production systems through readings, independent research and co-production of the Student CD project. The Audio Intern gains instructional, organizational and teamwork skills by providing workshops and technical support of the audio recording facilities. Other responsibilities include maintenance of analog equipment and computers, lab proficiencies and the setup and operation of small to large sound reinforcement systems.
Contact: Zena Vergara (360) 867-5277 email Zena
Media Event Production
The Media Production Intern learns the management skills needed to successfully plan, provide technical support and execute campus productions. This intern plays key roles in all facets of the production process including client relations, preproduction planning, and support of audio, video, multimedia and teleconferencing needs. Duties also include minor maintenance and technical support of equipment, labs and facilities.
Contact: Diana Schlesselman (360) 867-6268 email Diana
Multimedia Lab
The Multimedia Lab Intern develops the instructional, technical and organizational skills needed to supervise, maintain and teach in the Mac based Multimedia lab, and in non-linear facilities using Final Cut and other multimedia applications. The intern coordinates student staffing, administers proficiency tests, assists with lab hardware and software upgrades, creates instructional materials, and provides users with technical advice and workshops.
Contact: Aaron Kruse (360) 867-6842. email Aaron
Music Technology
The Music Technology Intern develops advanced knowledge of music technology and gains organizational and teaching skills through the management of the Music Technology Labs. The intern’s learning is supplemented by readings, independent research and co-production of the Student CD project. Intern responsibilities include studio scheduling, computer and hardware maintenance, and support for instructional workshops and proficiency tests.
Contact: Peter Randlette (360) 867-6279 email Peter
Video Production
The Video Production Intern learns to produce, direct, and engineer productions using professional HD equipment in our new Center for Creative and Applied Media television studio and in the field through work on a wide range of campus video production and post-production activities. The intern builds additional technical skills by doing DVD/ Bluray/web authoring, minor maintenance and diagnostic review of equipment and labs, and support of studio operations including duplication and transfers.
Contact: Dave Cramton (360) 867-5505 email Dave
Media Loan
The Media Loan Intern learns technical concepts, management, troubleshooting and repair skills, and gains teaching experience related to circulating 16 mm film and high-end digital video, audio and lighting equipment by training students to use it. The intern learns to interpret and enforce policies, approve work orders, train other student workers, and carry out general maintenance and minor repair of Media Loan equipment. This internship carries much responsibility and requires advanced knowledge of media equipment and production.
Contact: Angela Gallo (360) 867-6645 email Angela
For any of the above internships (or our regular student positions), please download and fill out the E.M. student job application form