Power Politics
Power Politics is an oral history project organized by Scribe Video Center, exploring strategies for political empowerment by historically disenfranchised communities, specifically interviewing organizers, activists, strategists and leaders in the Black, Puerto-Rican, Asian-American and other economically disadvantaged communities. These interviews, covering the period from 1945 until today, are carried out by Oral History Interns, who area high-school and college student trained in oral history methodology and documentary techniques by experienced journalist mentors.
For more information contact Dylan Lewis, project coordinator, at dylan@scribe.org.
Participate in oral history training sessions
Research, contact and communicate with interview subjects
Conduct video oral history interviews either in person or via Zoom
Research institutional and private archives for photos, recorded audio and documents related to issues affecting communities
Transcribe and fact-check the interviews
Assist in the public presentation of their work
Qualifications:
A deep interest in community organizing and community histories
Familiarity with recording software (Zoom, Audacity)
Possess strong verbal communication skills
Solid research skills
Willingness to learn new softwares (Adobe Premiere, Hindenburg)
Term: Participating oral history conductors will spend an estimated 50 hours on the project from May through September 2024, including an orientation, training, research, and interview sessions.
Pay: $1000 stipend
Application Deadline: Friday, April 26th, 2024
1. Letter of Interest that addresses:
- Why you are interested in video making or oral history collection and what would you like to learn?
- Why is history important to you?
- What experience or qualities do you have that would make you a strong candidate for this internship.
3. Letter of Recommendation from a professor, teacher, school administrator, or guidance counselor