Film Intern

Department
Longleaf Studios

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Monday - Friday as fits to class schedule

Anticipated Start Date
May 4, 2026 (possible extension through December 2026)

Salary
$10.00 per hour (max of 26 hours per week)

Job Summary
The Film Internship offers a unique opportunity for qualified students to blend academic knowledge with hands-on professional filmmaking experience. As a Film Intern, you will have the chance to apply the skills, attitudes, and techniques learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios, including actual films that will air on Alabama Public Television. This position is designed to provide valuable experiential learning opportunities, allowing interns to gain firsthand knowledge of the film industry, participate in professional activities, create meaningful professional relationships, and cultivate potential career connections.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist film production staff in developing relevant stories for television, film, online streaming and other platforms.
Research topics using a variety of sources, including video archives, the internet, library archives and others as needed.
Communicate with writers, directors, managers and other members of staff to ensure a smooth running of the project.
Support staff by taking detailed notes during meetings, summarizing notes in digital format, and performing other tasks as required.
Produce and edit video content that adhere to guidelines and standards to share on online channels, including social media and YouTube.
Provide assistance as needed in all components of the production, including sound, lighting, camera, editing and post-production.
Perform other duties as requested by staff to ensure all necessary tasks are performed in a proficient manner that adheres to the quality expected from the production company.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below.)
If not a first time student, applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState).

Notice Regarding International Students

All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

Passport from their respective country. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
U.S. Customs Form I-94.
Official photo identification.
Official Social Security Card imprinted with "Valid for Work Only" or similar statement.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Clery Notice
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.