Department of Civil Service

Description:

The New York State Digital and Media Services Center (DMSC) is able to offer internships in the following concentrations: Studio and Event Productions, Field Productions, Photography, Post-Production, Production Planning, Copywriting & Producing, Graphic Design and Engineering.

The DMSC is a full-service solutions provider with unparalleled experience partnering with New York State agencies, authorities, and entities to meet their communications and digital needs. Simply put, we connect state agencies to the New Yorkers they serve.

The DMSC creates and distributes content that cuts through the noise and drives New Yorkers to learn more - from traditional broadcast productions and TikTok videos, to bus wraps and Waze ads. We understand the unique needs of our state agency clients, and we value the opportunity to highlight programs, services, and initiatives that make an impact on our state.

The DMSC creates and covers a wide-variety of content and events across New York State. Schedules and locations vary depending on work performed. For example: some studio and transmission operations cover evening productions; some field productions require early morning departures and/or late evening returns; digital campaigns may only require desk work at our main offices.
Please see each concentration for the type of work performed and typical schedule.
1. Studio and Event Production- set up and operate the production equipment used for live event coverage both in the field and in studios. Work roles to be performed: director, technical director, sound engineer, camera operator, grip
2. Field Production- set up and operate the production equipment used for single-camera and multi-camera field shoots. Work roles to be performed: director, director of photography, camera assistant, drone pilot, sound engineer, lighting director, grip
3. Photography- set up and operate DSLR cameras and lighting to document live events, shoot portraits and capture products. Work roles to be performed: photographer, assistant photographer
4. Post-production- utilize a variety of hardware and software to ingest, create, edit and deliver content. Work roles to be performed: video editor, sound designer, colorist
5. Production Planning- collaborate with producers and clients to determine project scope, budgets, timelines, milestones and resource allocation. Work roles to be performed: resource manager, production planner
6. Copywriting & Producing: work with external clients and internal departments to develop, plan and deliver a wide-range of productions and campaigns. Work roles to be performed: producer, production assistant, social media copywriter, proof reader
7. Graphic Design - work with external clients and internal departments to design graphics, icons, illustrations, or motion graphics for a wide-range of projects. Work roles to be performed: graphic artist, motion graphic artist
8. Engineering- work with external clients internal departments to deliver satellite transmissions and webcasts. Provide maintenance support for all broadcast systems and production equipment. Work roles to be performed: engineer, satellite truck operator, master control operator

Skills:

Studio & Event Production

Field Production

Photography

Production Planning

Graphic Design

Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations