Lensmen Photo / Video Journalism Internship

A side of our video production we are aiming to grow in the new year is producing video news stories – students would be working alongside a freelancer producer helping with finding, researching, recording and editing news stories. At Lensmen, we have syndication to major newspapers and publications around Ireland. You can see some of the video stories we have on our website and also on Dublin Live.

We are also possibly looking for writers to help develop our blog, this would be perfect for those with a big interest in post-production/video/photography/droning etc or about the work we do here at Lensmen or perhaps even of their interest pieces, as we want to make our blog a place where people can read interesting posts.

Photo/Video Journalist

Responsibilities 

• Researching news stories, planning production of the shoot, organising equipment needed, getting in contact with interviewees

• Scripting when needed, directing shoots

• Editing footage together to create packages for online publications

• Getting in contact with national online publications to publish the story

• Create short blog pieces for Lensmen website to go with video stories

 Skills and Requirements

• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite ( Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects)

• Knowledge of video/DSLR cameras

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a team

• Unrelenting attention to detail and quality

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• An understanding of Health and Safety to minimise risk in the working environment

Blog Content Creator

Responsibilities 

• Researching and writing blog pieces for the Lensmen website

• Compiling information from the videographers and clients about projects we have worked on to post about it on our website

• Ensure SEO and keywords are up kept throughout the blog

• Create a distinct style and look for each of the blogs.

Skills and Requirements

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge of WordPress would be desirable

• Knowledge of SEO and keyword research would be desirable

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a team

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills

We will be looking to hire interns on an 8-week basis at the end of semester two. Interns will be required to work 9 am-5 pm, 5 days a week at minimum wage (€10.50).

This internship has the opportunity to extend to 6 months for the right candidate.

*We are also happy to take on any students for work experience during the semester, who are interested in photography or video production – this would be on an unpaid basis*

Students can email CV, cover letter and portfolio of any work to aoife@lensmen.ie / info@lensmen.ie with “Internship Opportunity 2022” in the subject line.

For any more information contact aoife@lensmen.ie / info@lensmen.ie with “Internship Opportunity 2022” in the subject line.