Overview:
This internship focuses on enhancing the accessibility and organization of Appalshop’s film catalog by ensuring accurate transcriptions and thorough content tagging. Interns will play a key role in improving the viewing experience for the deaf and hard of hearing while contributing to the classification and archival process.
Key Responsibilities:
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Film Transcription Review:
- Watch films on REV.com, Appalshop’s transcription service, and ensure transcriptions meet FCC standards for accuracy and completeness.
- Correct errors or discrepancies in transcriptions to improve accessibility.
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Location and Content Tagging:
- Mark down prominent locations, towns, and cities mentioned in each film for tracking and archival purposes.
- Generate comprehensive content tags that reflect the themes, subjects, and notable elements of the films.
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Film Collection Assessment:
- Use generated tags to determine which of Appalshop’s Film Collections each film fits into, with the understanding that films may belong to multiple collections.
- Provide detailed notes and justifications for collection recommendations.
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Progress and Reporting:
- Assess approximately two films per week, ensuring thorough transcription reviews, accurate tags, and collection placement suggestions.
- Over the course of 15-17 weeks, evaluate 30-34 films in total.
- Track all work through Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets, with weekly meetings to review progress.
Skills Developed:
- Media Analysis and Assessment – Build expertise in evaluating and cataloging film content for accessibility and archival purposes.
- Attention to Detail – Gain experience in reviewing and refining transcriptions to meet high standards of accuracy.
- Content Organization – Learn to classify and tag multimedia content, contributing to the development of digital collections.
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong attention to detail and interest in film, media accessibility, and archival work.
- Comfortable working independently on long-term projects.
- Basic technical skills, with the ability to use Google Drive and word processing tools.
Project Examples:
- Review and tag a series of films focusing on Appalachian social movements.
- Transcribe and classify documentaries exploring regional environmental issues.
- Identify and document prominent Appalachian landmarks featured in historical films.
Format: Hybrid or fully virtual, depending on intern needs. A reliable laptop or desktop with internet access is required. Film editing skills are not necessary.
Supervision: Weekly meetings with the Film Program Manager (in person or virtual).