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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship – Appalshop Research and Script Development Intern</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Division: </span>Internship</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Department: </span>Career, Vocation, and Leadership</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Experience: </span>Entry-level</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Code: </span>NA</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Supervisor/Reports To: </span>Jarrod Hamilton (Appalshop)/Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>Fully virtual or hybrid at 91 Madison Ave. | Whitesburg, KY</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship Window: </span>7/1/26 - 8/15/26</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Must be a registered UPIKE student</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>This internship focuses on supporting Appalshop’s storytelling and documentary projects by conducting in-depth research, developing script content, and contributing to the creative process of new and ongoing projects. Interns will work closely with filmmakers, writers, and researchers to help shape narratives that highlight Appalachian culture, history, and social issues.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Organization Description: </span>Appalshop is an arts and culture center located in Whitesburg, KY. Since 1969, they have been producing films, plays, and radio about the Central Appalachian Region. Appalshop houses the world's largest collection of Appalachian materials in their Archive. Appalshop began in 1969 as part of the War on Poverty during Lyden B. Johnson's presidency. The goal was to train low-income youth in media. The expectation was that they would move away and use these skills to find work. Instead, they stayed and made Appalshop what it is today.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internship Duties, Responsibilities, and Career Competencies:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Research Support:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct in-depth research on subjects for films as directed by filmmakers and the Appalshop Films Program Manager. (C&amp;SD, CT, TW)</li>\n<li>Gather information from academic sources, oral histories, and local archives to enrich documentary narratives. (C&amp;SD, CT, T)</li>\n<li>Identify and compile potential interview subjects and community voices to feature in scripts. (C&amp;SD, CT, CTR, P, TW)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Script Development:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in drafting treatments, outlines, and full scripts for documentary films or podcast episodes. (C&amp;SD, C, P, TW, T)</li>\n<li>Provide feedback on script drafts, ensuring cultural and historical accuracy. (C, CT, L, P, TW)</li>\n<li>Help structure stories by organizing research findings into cohesive narrative arcs. (C, CT, T)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Fact Checking and Verification:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that all referenced information, quotes, and historical data are accurate and properly cited. (C&amp;SD, C, CT, T)</li>\n<li>Cross-check sources and verify the authenticity of oral histories or anecdotal accounts. (C&amp;SD, C, CT, P, T)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Storyboarding and Conceptualization:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate on initial concepts and pitch ideas for future film projects. (C&amp;SD, C, L, P, TW)</li>\n<li>Develop visual references or outlines to help guide filming and interviews. (C&amp;SD, C, CT, T)</li>\n<li>Brainstorm creative approaches to telling lesser-known Appalachian stories. (CT, CTR, L)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Competencies/Skills: </span>Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career &amp; Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Qualifications: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Film &amp; Media Arts, Communications, History, Anthropology, English, or relevant field.</li>\n<li>Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Passion for storytelling and social justice</li>\n<li>Interest in Appalachian culture, rural communities, and preserving regional narratives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Skills Developed: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Storytelling and Narrative Construction</span> – Gain hands-on experience in shaping documentary stories from raw research.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Cultural Competency</span> – Deepen your understanding of Appalachian culture and history.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Scriptwriting</span> – Learn the basics of writing for film, podcasts, and multimedia projects.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Analytical Skills</span> – Develop the ability to synthesize large amounts of research into compelling narratives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Project Examples: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and develop the script for a short documentary on coal mining’s impact on local communities.</li>\n<li>Assist in scripting a podcast episode about Appalachian music traditions.</li>\n<li>Draft a script outline for a film exploring the environmental preservation efforts in the region.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Work Schedule: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Format:</span> Hybrid or fully virtual, depending on intern needs. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Access to a reliable laptop or desktop with internet access is required. Film editing skills are not necessary</span>.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Supervision:</span> Weekly meetings (approx. 1hr) with the Film Program Manager (in person or vitual).</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Physical Demands: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">General Activity: </span>Sitting at computer for most of the work period.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Use of Hands/Feet: </span>Primarily using hands for typing, operating equipment, or handling materials.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Weight Lifted: </span>N/A</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Physical Demands: </span>Sitting, reading, viewing film, typing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Essential Skills and Professional Expectations:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li>\n<li>Able to meet deadlines.<br></li>\n<li>Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.</li>\n<li>Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Number of Positions: 1</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Pay Rate: </span>Beginning at $8.75/hour</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location: </span>Fully virtual or hybrid at 91 Madison Ave. | Whitesburg, KY</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Terms: </span>Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. 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