Athletics to Offer Social Media And Photography Internships For Class Credit in Fall 2024 Semester
The first internship being offered is for Photography and Videography. This position will act as a three-credit course here at SUNY Westchester. It will have a focus on sports photography and videography including but not limited to, Media Days, Head shots, Action shots, Game Day Footage, and B-Roll. Any individual interested in this position should have a basic knowledge of sports media, access to camera equipment, and editing software. You will be responsible for attending majority of home games and occasional practices spending roughly eight (8) hours a week taking and editing photos and/or videos. You will also be working with other interns for media and graphics. Because this is a three-credit course, there are academic requirements. You will keep a basic work long/journal summarizing your shift. You will also check in periodically with the Internship Coordinator throughout the semester when requested. Finally, you will submit a one and a half (750 word) essay at the end of the Fall Semester detailing what you learned during this internship, being sure to address your most important work and how it intersects with COMM (Communication) Studies here at SUNY Westchester and/or elsewhere.
The second internship being offered is for Social Media. This position will act as a three-credit course there at SUNY WCC and will focus primarily on Social Media posting (i.e. Instagram, Tik Tok, X/Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Individuals should have a basic knowledge of sports media. You should have knowledge of how to engage with followers as well as having the knowledge of editing and photoshop. You will be asked to help manage the SUNY Westchester Athletics social media accounts (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, etc) as well as creating content for those platforms. You will be working with other interns for photos, videos, and graphics. Because this is a three-credit course, there are academic requirements. You will keep a basic work long/journal summarizing your shift. You will also check in periodically with the Internship Coordinator throughout the semester when requested. Finally, you will submit a one and a half (750 word) essay at the end of the Fall Semester detailing what you learned during this internship, being sure to address your most important work and how it intersects with COMM (Communication) Studies here at SUNY Westchester and/or elsewhere.
Those interested in applying, please send your resume to Director of Athletics Michael Belfiore at [email protected]. If you have a portfolio of your work, please attached that into your email.
About Westchester Community College
Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.
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Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.
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