Communications / Video Intern, Arabic skills needed

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The Communications / Video Intern will assist with the post-production of a new Web series about Syrian refugees struggling to get by in refugee camps and informal settlements in Iraq and Lebanon, respectively. In addition to the footage shot on a bi-monthly basis by our communications officer, we will be receiving “video diary” footage from the refugees on a consistent basis over the course of at least one year of filming. Much of the footage will need to be translated from Arabic to English and all of it will need to be logged, with selects noted.

Learning Outcomes:

The intern will be provided opportunities for learning:

Story developmentDocumentary editing / post-production processProject management

Qualifications:

Fluency in spoken Arabic (Syrian, Iraqi and/or Lebanese) and ability to transcribe Arabic speech into written English is an absolute requirement. Applicants who do not meet this qualification will not be considered.Interest in film, communications and journalism.Interest in documentary storytelling.Detail-oriented, organized and reliable.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to take direction and to work well independently and as part of a team.

Availability:

15 hours per week, starting February 2014 with at least a 4 month commitment, ideally a bit longer.

Kindly note this internship is unpaid.

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