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Role & Department Overview

Please note: these internships are only available to current students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University.

If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation.

Settle Stories is an independent arts charity in one of the most rural parts of the UK.  From its venue (The Joinery, Settle) they challenge perceptions of art produced in rural areas. Settle Stories’ mission is to collaborate with exceptional artists to create transformative experiences for people and communities. 
 
The Film Production & Live Streaming Assistant Internship offers hands-on experience in video production, live streaming, and post-production. Interns will support film shoots by assisting with camera setup, sound recording, and lighting adjustments. Additionally, they’ll work with streaming technicians to set up, monitor, and optimise live streams across platforms. This role includes camera operation, sound mixing, and real-time troubleshooting to ensure smooth broadcasts. Ideal for those eager to build practical skills in both film making and streaming, this internship provides
valuable training in content creation, technical setup, and audience engagement, preparing interns for dynamic roles in media production.

Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role. 
The Cover Letter must include links to examples of films you have shot and edited. 
 
Preferred start date: 13th January 2025
 
Expected end date: 25th April 2025
 
Weekly hours: Varied, dependent on availability of artist (70 hours in total over several weeks)
 
Location: Hybrid (Host and Remote)

Job Description

  • Technical Setup: Set up and manage filming and streaming equipment, including cameras, audio interfaces, lighting and streaming software. Test equipment and settings.

  • Network Management: Ensure a reliable internet connection, configure network settings, and monitor bandwidth for smooth streaming.

  • Audio and Video Quality Control: Monitor and adjust audio and video quality to ensure a high standard of production, handling any live issues.

  • Stream Encoding and Optimisation: Optimise video and audio quality for the streaming platform, encoding video and adjusting settings based on available bandwidth.

  • Troubleshoot connectivity or quality issues during the stream.
  • Live Production Support: Coordinate live shots, switch between camera angles, manage overlays, and monitor audience feedback in real-time.
  • Post-Stream Processing: Edit and upload recorded streams, manage metadata, and archive footage for future use.

Person Specification

● Confident using cameras and film equipment to film and edit
● Excellent skills in film making and editing
● Good time management and organisation skills
● Able to work independently and as part of a small, enthusiastic team
● Excellent communications skills
● Good skills in photography and design
● The candidate is expected to have access to a computer, internet and editing software when working from home
● Ability to work evenings and weekends
● An interest in the arts and/or education
● Interest and the ability to learn vision mixing and streaming
 
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
 
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Verbal communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Exercising professional judgement
For any further information please contact Amanda Weston, FASS Placements Development Officer at [email protected]
 
You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
 

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavor to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

 
 
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