Videography/Marketing Internship - Honors College K–12 STEM Outreach, Oklahoma State University

Paid • Stillwater, OK

Are you passionate about storytelling through video, excited by real-world science and engineering, and interested in making an impact on youth engagement? Join the Honors College K–12 Outreach Team at Oklahoma State University for a unique paid internship focused on photography, videography, digital content creation, and event marketing. You’ll help showcase several statewide STEM competitions hosted by OSU, spotlighting student innovations in science, engineering, and environmental research.

This internship offers hands-on experience in capturing and promoting educational programming through multimedia. You’ll work closely with faculty and staff to document events, create engaging promotional content, and share the stories of students and mentors across Oklahoma.

Internship Duration:

August 19 – December 5, 2025 (flexible start/end dates; some weekend events required)

Responsibilities

Marketing/Videography Focus:

• Capture and edit photo and video footage of science and engineering competitions, including interviews, action shots, and award ceremonies

• Develop short-form content (e.g., reels, TikToks, and highlight videos) to promote student participation and STEM career pathways

• Assist with pre-event promotion and storytelling via social media, email campaigns, and digital flyers

• Create behind-the-scenes content to spotlight student teams, judges, and volunteers

• Collaborate with graphic designers and communications staff to align video messaging with OSU branding

• Assist in organizing a digital archive of event footage and photography for future outreach and grant reporting

• Film and edit video testimonials or “student spotlight” profiles featuring youth from diverse communities

Cross-Program Support:

• Provide media support for related Honors College outreach events (e.g., summer programs, educator workshops)

• Assist in brainstorming creative marketing campaigns tailored to K–12 students, families, and educators

• Support logistics, setup, and documentation at 2–3 major in-person STEM competitions

Qualifications:

• Upper-level undergraduate or graduate student in media, communications, marketing, education, or a related field

• Experience with photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie, CapCut, etc.)

• Strong storytelling, visual composition, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience with social media content creation (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)

• Interest in STEM education and enthusiasm for working with youth and educators

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Availability to travel to local competition sites (transportation provided for official events)

This internship is ideal for students eager to build their portfolios, expand their professional network, and make a lasting impact in the world of science communication.

For more information, please submit a cover letter, resume, portfolio and availability to nicole.colston@okstate.edu