Intern in the Communication Department, Audio-Visual Archiving
Frascati | Rome
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Frascati | Rome
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Documentation and Information Management
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Closing Date: 2025-11-30
Intern in the Communication Department, Audio-Visual Archiving
Frascati, IT
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Our team and mission
The ESA Communication Department’s overarching goal is to raise awareness and understanding of ESA’s programmes and activities, and to highlight the concrete benefits these activities provide to every citizen. In addition, there is a goal to inspire through science, technology and innovation, including attracting or retaining the best talents for European space programmes. We aim to demonstrate the value of space activities to our Member States and their taxpayers.
Within ESA’s Communication Department, the Digital & Print Products and Channels Office is responsible for carrying out and coordinating the planning, technical management, implementation, and publishing of ESA’s digital and print media and online channels.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Audio-Visual Archiving
Working within the Digital & Print Products and Channels Office you will work closely with the video team to support them with asset management. Tasks include:
- transferring the video files from archived hard drives to an ESA server (XMAM/NAS);
- ingesting the video files of the day-to-day shoots to an ESA server (XMAM/NAS);
- developing a storage architecture: structure folder hierarchies; relevant keywords; transcode files if necessary;
- working with the video editors to make sure that the indexing is aligned with their media search on the server.
You will also have the opportunity to support the team with video shoots around the ESRIN establishment and to get involved in the basic editing of videos and to gain hands-on experience of the video production process.
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
Additional requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
You need to work accurately and demonstrate good attention to detail.
Knowledge and background in video production and asset management is an asset.
Video editing skills in Premiere would be a plus for basic editing: trimming, adding graphics, simple editing, reframing, resizing videos to a range of formats from 16/9 – 9/16 and square.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.