UPIP: Creative Services Backend Assistant

UNC Charlotte Digital Media Communications

University Professional Internship Program
Closes on Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Job Description

Perfect for operations and process-minded Niners, this role powers the work done by the university’s Creative Services team (video, photo, and design) by helping to optimize our back-end workflows. You will:

  • Manage the categorization/tagging of video and photo assets for easier searchability
  • Ingest digital content into Charlotte’s asset management workflows
  • Assist with programming and technical operations within the department
  • Provide support for live-streaming operations
  • Support in-studio and in-field productions where helpful
  • Embark on a semester-long research project related to a special interest of their choosing in the realm of media and technology

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the importance of the work “behind the scenes” and a sense of curiosity to ask, suggest, and try new ideas. After this internship, the selected candidate will walk away with: 

  • Learnings from and relationships with team members across the various Creative Services units 
  • A better understanding of the inner workings of a large production operation
  • Practical experience with multiple industry standard tools, including Adobe and IPV 
  • Hands-on experience with building and maintaining a digital asset library
  • A research project that adds value to their portfolio
  • A better sense of direction for their future career endeavors
On-Campus Employment (UNC Charlotte Departments Only) UNC Charlotte Digital Media Communications
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