Digital Documenter Program

Join the USAC team

Do you have a knack for taking photos and videos? Want to enhance your portfolio or resume and get paid at the same time? Consider becoming a USAC Digital Documenter (Digi) in the field of photography and/or videography.

What will I be responsible for?

Your goal will be to provide a student’s perspective on study abroad through photos and/or videos. You’ll turn in some content for feedback during your study abroad, then share the rest about a month after returning home. You will be expected to turn in portions of projects during your time abroad for feedback and turn in final projects to USAC by a specified date (usually one month after you return abroad).

Here are examples of the types of projects we are looking for:

Photography

Photo Digis should take between 250 – 300 photos.

  • Take photos throughout the semester of events and activities including orientation, field trips, overnight trips, field studies, internships, volunteering, academics, housing, students in the city, cuisine, etc. Pictures should include candid photos as well as group and individual shots.

Photos are used on the USAC website, in print materials, and on social channels.

Past Digi Samples

Videography

Video Digis should create three to four videos.

  • Take and edit video footage throughout your time abroad. Include interviews with fellow students and footage from varying activities.
    • Videos might include:
      • A Day in the Life
      • Wrap-up from the semester
      • City Tour
      • Campus Tour
      • Field Trips & Tours highlight
      • Internship/Volunteer highlight
      • International student opportunities
      • Vlogs

Videos are published to the USAC YouTube channel, USAC website, and shared across social media channels.

Past Digi Samples

Who Qualifies to be a USAC Digi?

Our ideal Digi candidate is someone who is interested or studying in the following fields: photography, videography, journalism, communications, advertising, or marketing.

You’re also looking to capture unique moments with your classmates. You’re not afraid to ask people to pose for the perfect photo, interview someone for a video, or simply capture the perfect candid shot. If you’re a creative storyteller, have a keen eye for photos and video, are thoughtful, and want the whole world to see what it’s like to study abroad, then you could be a great fit!

Specific requirements for this opportunity:

  •  Must be enrolled to study abroad through USAC for Summer 2022
  •  Must be able to produce clear, compelling photos and/or videos
  • Must have access to your own equipment, e.g.; camera, video camera, GoPro, laptop, etc. while abroad
  • Must have an active email address where USAC can communicate with you occasionally throughout the semester

Getting Paid

Having a little extra cash is always good. You’re helping us, and we want to help you by paying for the quality photos and videos you’ll probably be taking anyway on your study abroad.

  • Photography – $200
  • Videography – $300
  • Photography & Videography – $500

Other Opportunities

Blog

Write captivating blog posts about housing, academics, internships, volunteering, language partners, a specific activity, experience, or field trip, including photos and/or video. (USAC will pay an additional $50 per well-written blog.)

Articles are published on the USAC blog and shared across social channels, and may be featured on the website.

Social Media

Social savvy interns can contribute to USAC social media channels while abroad.

  • Create engaging TikTok(s) highlighting unique and fun aspects of your study abroad. (USAC will pay an additional $15 per TikTok.)

Ready to apply?

You can apply for this opportunity using Google Forms.

If you do not have access to Google Forms, you can email the following to usacmarketing@gmail.com:

  • Name
  • Email (make sure this is the email you will be using abroad)
  • Age
  • Home University
  • Study abroad program location and term including summer session
  • List of communication skills that interest you: photography or videography
  • List of USAC activities you will be participating in during your time abroad
  • List of equipment you will be bringing with you abroad (cell phone make/model, camera, video, GoPro, drone, laptop, etc.)
  • Examples of each area of interest (e.g., blog post, photo, video, social media handle, et.c) that demonstrate your skills.
    • Submit at least 10 photography samples (you can attach your samples to the email or send a link to Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.). Please include a mix of active and lifestyle photos that show people within a landscape, cityscape, classroom setting, traveling, etc.
    • If you are interested in videography, please submit a video that demonstrates your videography and editing skills.
    • For an additional opportunity, please submit writing samples that represent your ability to contribute well-written content to the USAC blog. 

 

Applications are due by May 8, 2022.