DCS - Bridges Operations Video Internship
About The Position
Bridge Operations Video Internship College to County Internship 2026 - Dept of Community Services The Department of Community Services, or DCS, is a trusted partner helping to create thriving and inclusive communities. Equity and safety are our guiding principles. Our four divisions include: Animal Services, Elections, Land Use Planning and Transportation. Our mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard. This internship will be in our Transportation Division. Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and maintains nearly 270 miles of roadway serving the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, and Wood Village, as well as unincorporated areas including Sauvie Island, the West Hills and the Corbett area. The division also maintains six Willamette River bridges and critical infrastructure. Our work spans six core programs: Transportation Planning and Development, Road Engineering, Road Maintenance, Bridge Engineering, Bridge Maintenance, and Survey. Working under the direction of Bridge Operations staff, the intern will create a 3-4 minute short film about the history of county bridge operators. They will use existing photos and videos as well as create more media as needed. They will help tell the story of the people who have operated our historic bridges. Internships are inherently learning experiences for students and a description of the expected learning outcomes shows candidates how they will benefit from the experience . The intern will gain hands-on experience in storyboarding, creating a short film, and digital media production.
Requirements
- Candidates should have completed within one year or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
- Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
- Strong understanding of video production techniques, including filming, lighting, audio recording, and editing.
- Experience using mobile devices for video capture and video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and i Movie.
- Story boarding and content design.
- Working knowledge of Google Drive.
- Ability to capture compelling visuals and tell engaging stories through video.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Working under the direction of Bridge Operations staff, the intern will create a 3-4 minute short film about the history of county bridge operators.
- They will use existing photos and videos as well as create more media as needed.
- They will help tell the story of the people who have operated our historic bridges.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
