Our team and mission

This position is based at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) – Near Cologne, Germany
 

The Space Training Team is responsible for the training of European, International Partner (NASA, ROSCOSMOS, JAXA, Canadian Space Agency) and other astronauts about the systems and payloads (experiments) of the Columbus European Laboratory. In addition, the Space Training Team conducts specialist training in Robotics and Space Analogues. In addition to astronauts, we also train the Ground Support Personnel, or communicators, who support the operation of payloads on board the ISS.

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic 1: Video and Multimedia Production

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic interns with top notch multimedia skills (video, 2D and 3D graphics, design) to be involved in exciting projects in the Space Training Team. You might be involved in making videos that will be watched by astronauts on board the ISS or preparing media for training material for astronauts and the ground-based communicators who support them. There is always a new challenge, and new opportunities. Are you ready for them?

Your tasks may include filming and editing material for production of space training and public outreach videos, as well as developing assorted multimedia (eg. infographics, illustrations, animations) for use in videos, PowerPoint slides, E-Learning and other purposes.

For further information on this internship, please click here: ESA – Space training team – media production

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

Candidates must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. Applicants should preferably be in their final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Additional requirements:

An interest in human spaceflight would be an advantage but is not essential as you will develop this! Also advantageous would be an interest or background in dealing with technical information and science communication, but again, not essential as we will help you. Above all you must be enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated.

Essential skills:

• Proficient in using Adobe CC (especially Premiere) or equivalent;
• Good camera and video editing skills;
• All around solid multimedia/design skills;

Helpful:

• Experience in creating infographics and working with technical/scientific information;
• An understanding or experience of online learning and Learning Management Systems and instructional theories;
• Experience with rapid authoring tools (eg Captivate, Articulate).