FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Film Production and Live Streaming Assistant
Closing Date: 01/03/2026

Please note: this internship is only available to current students registered on a degree scheme in the Faculty of Humanities, 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 Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and professional storytelling company based in the Yorkshire Dales. We exist to rehumanise learning, culture, and community through storytelling that educates, empowers, and endures. 

We operate three integrated programs: Stories for Schools delivers curriculum-aligned filmed stories to primary schools nationwide, improving emotional intelligence and learning retention through our research-validated "Storyful Way" methodology (Story + Mindfulness). Storyversity provides online storytelling training for educators and artists globally. Our hybrid events programme connects audiences from unusual Yorkshire locations, blending live and digital experiences. 

Since our founding, we've reached over 200,000 people across 44 countries. We work with exceptional professional storytellers to create transformative experiences that build empathy, bridge cultural divides, and amplify marginalised voices—particularly in rural communities often overlooked by mainstream arts provision. 

Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role.

*Please include links to THREE examples of content that you have edited* 

Preferred Start Date: TBC, April 2026
End Date: 31 July 2026 
Interview Date: 18 March 2026 
Working Hours / Pattern: 70 hours in total. Preferably 2 days/week, to be agreed with host. 
Location: Remotely (in the UK) with occasional work at the organisation’s premises in Settle (transport costs are covered by the organisation).

Required:

• Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve)
• Strong understanding of video editing principles: pacing, continuity, storytelling flow
• Competence with audio editing and mixing for clear dialogue and appropriate sound levels
• Knowledge of colour correction and grading techniques
• Ability to work to briefs and implement feedback accurately and efficiently
• Effective time management with reliable deadline adherence
• Clear communication with the production team regarding project status and technical issues
• Understanding of video formats, codecs, and export settings for online platforms
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and problem-solve technical challenges
• Able to provide links to three examples of content you had edited
  
  

• Background in Film Production, Media Studies, or related field
• Experience with illustration or animation integration into live footage
• Knowledge of cultural storytelling traditions and visual representation
• Interest in primary education and learning through narrative
• Familiarity with SEND accessibility considerations in educational video
•  Understanding of shot composition and visual aesthetics for children's content

• Access to a computer and video editing software
• Reliable internet connection for file transfer and communication
• Ability to work with large video files and cloud storage systems

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 endeavour 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.