Creative & Accessible Content Creator, School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York (Hybrid)
This is a 12 week part-time (12 hours per week) internship on a hybrid working basis.
The School of Arts and Creative Technologies at the University of York is a hub for innovative research and practice in the creative arts. Our Enhancing Audio Description (EAD) team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of accessible media experiences for visually impaired audiences through cutting-edge sound design practices and spatial audio technologies.
Project details:
We're excited to offer an internship opportunity as part of our project titled Creative and Accessible Content Creation. The internship focuses on content creation for the Enhancing Audio Description project. You will work closely with our team to help develop creative and accessible content to promote the research project.
Your own creative and technical input will be key for the following tasks:
- Editing and transcribing podcast episodes
- Creating demo videos showcasing our EAD sound design methods
- Creating content on the project which showcases different staff members and stakeholders
We are looking for someone with:
Essential:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong audio and video production skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of disability and accessibility in the creative industries
- An interest in audio transcription and podcasting
- An interest in accessibility within the creative industries
Desirable:
- Experience working in the creation of content for research or marketing
What the intern can gain from this internship:
By participating in this internship, you will gain valuable experience in podcast production, content creation, and accessible media development. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of researchers and practitioners, develop your skills in editing, transcription, and video production, and contribute to the growth of our project. Additionally, you will gain insight into the importance of accessibility and representation in the creative industries and how innovative sound design practices can enhance media experiences for visually impaired audiences.
Application details
This post is brought to you by York Internships. This post is for 12 weeks, working 12 hours per week on a hybrid working basis. Interviews are expected to take place on 14th January. Applications close at 23:55 on 2nd January 2025.
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