Jean Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures Interactive & Outreach Internship

Terms Available:

Spring Term: January-April
Summer Term: May-August
Please apply two months prior to start of term.

Division: Interactive & Educational Services as well as Marketing
Department: Interactive, EdNet, & Communications

Internship Summary:
KQED is working with the Ocean Future Society to produce a PBS documentary series of Jean Michel Cousteau's marine expeditions. Interns gain experience within three KQED departments: Interactive, Education Network and Communications by assisting with the creation of content for the award-winning website, lesson plans, and publicity for seasons two and three of the series.

Internship Duties:

  • Reviews and recommends underwater imagery for web site and publicity materials.
  • Reviews and recommends existing web sites on oceans and ocean education.
  • Digitizes and logs original footage.
  • Creates list of potential online sites and media for targeted promotion.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Internship Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and research skills.
  • Ability to complete projects independently according to tight deadlines and to balance multiple assignments.
  • Highly motivated individuals with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills a must.
  • Ideal candidate also has knowledge of Photoshop, video compression, Final Cut Pro and basic HTML.
  • Experience doing online research.

Application Procedure:

Please send cover letter & resume to:
KQED, Inc.
Attn: Colleen Wilson
Executive Producer, Interactive
2601 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94110

Or email:
faq@kqed.org

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