Spring Intern - Digital Media Production

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Sesame Street Digital Media Production is looking for Computer Science majors for the Spring 2015 Production Internship. We are looking for proactive, driven, problem solving interns that are interested in learning about all aspects of digital production.

Past Intern Responsibilities Have Included:
• Answer phone lines
• Assist in Sesame Street Digital Shoots
• Assists with general production needs as directed
• Bug fixes and code changes for HTML5 Games
• Debug issues on various websites and games
• Design programs to help team members be more efficient
• HTML/CSS changes for websites
• Observe both creative and management aspects of digital production
• Opportunity to observe and assist with needs during domestic Sesame Street productions
• Test new Sesame Street Apps/Games for the web and mobile devices
• Work within different Content Management Systems to upload game builds and make website changes
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Help Sesame Workshop staff as directed

Works Directly With:
• International Creative & Global Interactive Strategy
• Production Management - Technical Team
• Sesame Street Domestic

Desired Skills:

• Ability to write elegant and documented code
• Experience with flash games a plus
• Experience with HTML5, Canvas, Javascript, CSS, Jquery
• Familiarity with best practices in game live operations
• iPhone/Android App Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Critical Position Behaviors:
• Computer Literate: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Coding and Editing Software.
• Confident: Possesses and exhibits a level of confidence, but is able to take direction and criticism professionally while communicating efficiently.
• Detail Oriented: Ability to work efficiently and effectively. Ability to keep self and space organized.
• Enthusiastic: Enthusiastic and highly energetic ensuring a willingness to learn and creating a positive work environment.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups as production needs develop.
• Hospitality: Displays a positive attitude with a will to do whatever it takes to get a job done - big or small. Takes time to put pride into work, even in the details of small jobs.
• Initiative: Proactive attitude that focuses on creating ideas and plans for correcting issues or handling daily tasks. Uses resources well and creates projects to use downtime productively.
• Results Oriented: Ability to achieve results and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Team Player: Must thrive in a collaborative environment. Works on personal and professional growth with hopes of inspiring and encouraging growth in others
• Computer Science Majors: Students who are currently enrolled in a Computer Science majors are preferred.

Please Note: Applicants must be currently enrolled in College or University.
All years are welcome to apply, Juniors and Seniors preferred.
Internship will start in January 2015 and end in May 2015.

Days/Hours Needed: 21 hours/week max

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop's mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books and community engagement, its research-based programs are tailored to the needs of the communities and countries they serve.