Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District · 1 day ago
Photography/Videography Intern - 2026
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is seeking a Photography/Videography Intern for 2026. The intern will assist with various marketing and social media functions, including capturing high-quality photographs and videos, editing media content, and collaborating with the marketing team to achieve creative goals.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with various marketing and social media functions
Organize and attend meetings, collaborate with staff on ideas for social media and marketing presence
Produce and place posts including video, photos and information on appropriate social media outlets regarding recreation activities and MWCD public information items
Practices standard MWCD safety procedures in performing job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required
When appropriate, attends department and other organizational outreach events and meetings
Duties include assisting in the update of MWCD social media sites including posting photos, videos and information regarding activities on Facebook and Instagram accounts
Capture high-quality photographs and video footage at events, programs, and designated locations
Edit photos and videos using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or similar tools
Organize and catalog media content for use in marketing, social media, and archival purposes
Collaborate with the marketing or communications team to meet creative goals and project timelines
Support pre-production planning, including scriptwriting and storyboarding when needed
Travels to various locations to take photos and videos for use on social media posting for the MWCD Facebook accounts, Instagram accounts and other social media outlets
Assists Director of Marketing & Communications with promotion of programs in parks / marinas as directed
May assist staff with writing and/or proofreading various publications such as newsletters, advertisements and press releases
Qualification
Required
Working towards a college degree, in a related field (e.g., Photography, Videography, Media Productions, Marketing /Communications, Graphic Design, or Public Relations). College level coursework in Marketing
Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
Experience with cameras and video equipment
Must be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, internet, and Outlook
Ability to learn other software programs is required
Driver's license valid in the State of Ohio
Must be an effective communicator, both written and oral
Ability to communicate in a friendly, professional manner with the public
Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience with graphic design software, video production and editing preferred
Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
Company
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
The Muskingum River Watershed, which covers more than 8,000 square miles and drains into the Muskingum River, is the largest wholly contained watershed in the state of Ohio, covering about 20 percent of the state.