Media production assistant
Volunteer Role (Core Team)
Spoken Culture is expanding its creative team and is currently seeking a Media Production Assistant to support visual storytelling across our events and community initiatives.
This is a volunteer role with ongoing involvement throughout the year.
Application Deadline: March 25, 2026
Role Overview
The Media Production Assistant leads the visual documentation and content capture strategy for Spoken Culture events and initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in photography, videography, or digital content production who wants to help build a growing arts platform through strong visual storytelling.
You don’t need to be fearless to reach your goals, you just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that you’re capable of more than you know. The road may not always be smooth, but growth rarely is. What matters most is that you keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in the version of yourself you’re becoming.
Key Responsibilities
Event Documentation
Capture high-quality photo and/or video content at events, and for our Poet Chronicles Project
Ensure key moments, performances, and audience engagement are documented
Content Production
Edit photos and short-form video clips for social media and website use
Organize and maintain a structured media archive
Creative Direction Support
Collaborate with the Spoken Culture team on content planning
Help shape visual storytelling aligned with the brand
Post-Event Deliverables
Provide edited content within an agreed timeline
Identify highlight moments suitable for promotional use
Commitment
Attendance at key Spoken Culture events (evenings and occasional weekends)
Ongoing coordination and content editing between events
Available 8-12 hrs in a week.
Eligibility
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in photography, videography, or digital media production
Is comfortable editing content using standard editing software
Has a strong eye for composition and storytelling
Is reliable and meets agreed deadlines
Is interested in arts, culture, and community building
Access to personal camera equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
What You’ll Gain
Portfolio-building opportunities through live arts documentation
Creative leadership experience within a growing cultural platform
Networking with poets, musicians, and arts organizations
Public credit for produced media content
Complimentary access to Spoken Culture events
How to Apply
Please submit the following to info.spokenculture@gmail.comwith the Subject Line Media Production Assistant:
A current resume and cover letter
A link to your portfolio or sample work
Selected applicants may be contacted for a short virtual conversation.
Submit applications by March 25.
