Live Production Crew InternAt — Access Monterey Peninsula, Inc. (AMP Media)

Opportunity Summary 

Interns join AMP Media's production crew roster and work live broadcasts across Monterey County, including high school football, city council and school board meetings, conferences, concerts and community events.

Each weekend, rostered interns receive an email listing the following week's productions and RSVP for the shoots that fit their schedule. There are no fixed weekly hours. Interns commit to the productions they sign up for and arrive at crew call ready to work. On set, they help load in and set up cameras, run cameras and switching during the broadcast, and help with breakdown.

Interns can also learn post-production by editing live event recordings under supervision, help produce PSAs and commercials for local nonprofits and businesses, and work alongside the Executive Director on the administrative side of running a nonprofit media organization, including board and organizational management.

Opportunity Training 

A pre-placement orientation on the equipment, safety and crew roles, hands-on training under a crew lead at each production, and supervised post-production and office work.

Opportunity Supervision

A crew lead supervises interns on site at every production. The Executive Director oversees the program and supervises post-production and office work.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Students may handle heavy camera equipment and may work at outdoor venues after dark. A crew lead is on site at every production. Students get themselves to productions, and may carpool with production staff from our nearby offices.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Email Mike Buffo, Executive Director, at mike@ampmedia.org to request a spot on the crew roster. A short intro meeting and the pre-placement orientation follow.

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Seaside, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing