About the Internship Site

Launched in 1989 as Oʻahu’s non-profit community Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider, ʻŌlelo began as a public forum to share ideas, opinions, and stories. Today, ʻŌlelo goes beyond the constraints of traditional television; we provide access to innovative technology, media training, state-of-the-art video and cablecast equipment. Looking to the future, ʻŌlelo is also helping to guide our next and future generations by working with schools, educators, and students. From government productions and community events to educational engagements and workforce development initiatives, ʻŌlelo encourages people to connect ourselves with those around the islands and around the world.

STEM Fields: Creative / Digital Media

Meet Our Internship Mentor

Claudia Pummer is the Education Manager at ʻŌlelo Community Media. Together with her team, she teaches a range of students, from keiki to kūpuna, in service of ʻŌlelo’s mission of empowering community voices through media. Her work at ʻŌlelo allows her to combine her interests in education, video production, media studies, and community engagement.

Claudia holds an M.A. in Theater Studies and a Ph.D. in Film Studies. She has taught college courses in film studies and production at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the University of Hartford, and the University of Iowa. Before coming to the United States to pursue her graduate studies, she worked in film and television production in her native Germany, bringing valuable industry experience to her educational and community work.

Internship duties and responsibilities

We’re looking for enthusiastic interns with an interest in film, television, and/or digital media production who would like to learn and support ʻŌlelo’s ongoing film/video productions during the months of June and July 2026. 

Students will receive a baseline of trainings to provide them with the necessary skills to operate ʻŌlelo’s professional production equipment (video cameras, editing software [Final Cut Pro], TV switcher, and/or audio equipment). Students can either work in all production areas or choose a preferred one (e.g., camera, editing, audio, etc.). Depending on the specific task, some work may be done virtually. Students will first shadow on the job and then work under guidance. 

Student are expected to show up in time and be courteous and respectful to other staff and community clients.   

Interns should be able to:

• Provide own means of transportation to 1122 Māpunapuna, Honolulu, HI 96819
• Work with video and digital technology
• Work in fast-paced, dynamic environment under supervision
• Work in a team
• Perform tasks in real-world setting
• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Use one’s creativity and imagination
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Tentative 2026 Internship Schedule:

• Early/mid-May: Meet & Greet 
• First week in June: Basic Training 
• June 8-mid-July: Flexible sign up for individual community productions or projects. Most assignments are during the week, but some might be on the weekend. 

*Schedules are tentative and are subject to change. Interns will be required to work 8 hours in the Spring 2026. Interns will be required to work 40 hours in the Summer 2026. (You can also note additional required hours if any)

Internship Meeting Locations:

ʻŌlelo Community Media, 1122 Māpunapuna St., Honolulu, HI 96819 

Depending on the task, some hours may be completed virtually.