Internships

What We Are Looking For
Production in television and video is one of the most demanding careers a young person can undertake - it is also one of the most rewarding. Before committing oneself to a career in media production, it is useful to undertake a short term internship with us to gauge what television and documentary production is all about. At this stage, Serendip is looking for enthusiasm, an idealistic vision, and the confidence to put your ideas forward.

Eligibility
Applicants for internships are required to be at least eighteen years of age, and to have completed their basic pre-university schooling. A good command of English is important, while proficiency in Urdu language and writing skills are an added advantage. Previous experience of working in media production, or a background in visual or fine arts while useful is not necessary at this level.

Training
A standard internship lasts between two and six months. Unless you have been accepted for a specialised internship, you will normally be assigned to a Senior Production Assistant, and work with him/her on one or more projects. The training period will span the phases of pre-production research and script writing, production and shooting on location or in a studio, and post-production editing.

Training Workshops
Serendip holds regular training workshops for its in-house staff. These cover skills training in various aspects of production including camerawork, script writing, basic editing, directing and production management. If you are interested in participating in our next workshop, please contact us at serendip@apollo.net.pk and ask to be added to our mailing list.

Employment Opportunities

What We Are Looking For
Production in television and video is one of the most demanding careers a person can undertake - it is also one of the most rewarding. At Serendip, we are committed to making a difference, and a personal commitment to this ideal is a vital quality we look for. In addition, the nature of such work demands that creative vision be coupled with a strong work ethic, organisational skills and a critical awareness of development issues

Eligibility
Applicants should have a basic degree- while an educational background in filmmaking, Media Studies, or the visual and fine arts is useful, it is not necessary unless you are applying for a specialist post, e.g., as an editor or director. A good command of English is important, while proficiency in Urdu language and writing skills are an added advantage. Previous work experience, again, while useful, is not necessary, as we encourage applicants from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.

Employment Opportunities
We welcome applications for posts available in both the Production and Management divisions. These include the following:

Production Assistant
Cameraperson
Researcher
OB helper
Script Writer
Equipment Technician
Archivist
Analogue/ On-line Editor
Presenter
Graphics Designer
Assistant Director
Production Accountant
Assistant Producer
Production Secretary

Serendip is an equal opportunities employer.

Hands-on Training
Unlike most production companies, Serendip offers hands-on training in the technical aspects of production such as camerawork, sound and post-production editing. We also hold regular training workshops for in-house staff. These cover skills training in various aspects of production including camerawork, script writing, basic editing, directing and production management