Photography/Videography Intern

About the role

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is searching for a curious and creative student to help create photo and video collateral while developing skills relevant to a career in marketing and multimedia. This position will assist the Photographer/Videographer within ARL’s Corporate Communications department to tell success stories and promote ARL’s high‑impact research through audiovisual means. This is an opportunity for students interested in filmmaking, photography, marketing, and communications to gain hands‑on professional experience working with clients through all phases of production. The working location is fully on‑site in State College, PA. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

Responsibilities

• Capture on‑site photos and videos of ARL research and events at and around the University Park campus
• Help set up and take down audio, video, and lighting equipment in laboratory environments for promotional video shoots
• Organize and edit new and existing photography for a variety of use‑cases
• Create drafts of videos for review
• Attend project kick‑off meetings and brainstorm ways to approach new projects

Requirements

• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, most importantly Premiere Pro and Lightroom/Photoshop
• Basic photography/videography skills
• Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored
• Ability to follow direction and multi‑task
• Willingness to be flexible and ask questions when navigating new and unfamiliar tasks
• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student at Penn State University Park
• Must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance
• Must participate in the ARL drug testing program
• Must comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors
• Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas
• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
• Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
• ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information

Qualifications

• Access to a personal vehicle (preferred)

Schedule

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours per week over the summer.