College Intern – Airport Digital Media Production

This part-time, full-year internship position will assist in the design, development, and production of training and employee engagement/recognition media content.  Content will be created for purposes such as videos to celebrate fun events and highlight employees, and various visual media artifacts needed for virtual instructor-led, self-paced online, or in-person training delivery. These products are for use with various airport employee audiences and to support various training activities and events.

Some of your essential duties may include:

• Create videos, photos, and graphics in support of airport workforce engagement, online and in-person learning, communication, recognition, branding, and other department projects as needed. 
• Contribute creative ideas for storytelling content. 
• Participate in and contribute to scheduled department and team meetings.

• A student - You must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in an undergraduate degree or certificate program.  
• Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.  
• A creative, clear communicator - You're able to write well to communicate concepts. You’re able to define and outline key project objectives. You are able to conceive and design engaging and attractive media materials (think about the needs of the target audience). You are able to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong teamwork skills and attitude.
• Comfortable with Technology - You have an interest in creating and editing various multimedia. Familiarity with MS Word, PowerPoint, and email applications. Familiarity with video production, editing, and graphic design concepts.
• Organized and proactive - You’re able to work independently with limited guidance, demonstrating problem-solving skills. You’re curious, creative, willing to learn, and possess the desire and ability to self-teach/seek out solutions.  
• We hope you - We hope you have basic time/project management skills. Experience with video and/or audio editing. Adobe Premiere Pro/Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. Willingness/Ability to learn new software as needed.

• Work Schedule – This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position. Normal work hours will be arranged Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Environment – This role will be hybrid in accordance with the Port’s Flexible Work Arrangement policies. Various activities will require work in person at Port offices, facilities, and outdoor properties.  
• Limited Duration – This is a limited-duration position and is expected to last no longer than one year.  
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• E-Verify - The Port of Seattle is not an E-Verify employer

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.