Jacob Kieval, 22, Sharon, MA
Wash U in St. Louis, Film and Media Studies
Track: Internships Tel Aviv
Internship: Meirav Productions
WUJS welcomes our new intern! Jacob Kieval is now the WUJS video and media production intern. He is responsible for interviewing, recording and editing video profiles of our students, interns and staff. He follows them in their natural habitats in the office or in the field. This video and media productions opportunity is allowing him to practice his skill and to be in creative control. Jacob's is also interning part-time at Meirav Productions where he can further enhance his technical skills and network within this industry.
Every Friday Jacob posts a new video!
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What were you doing before you came here?
I was finishing college and then teaching video production at Camp Ramah in New England over the summer.
How did you hear about this WUJS Israel program?
Google. I wanted to go to Israel after college, and looked into programs that would get me there doing something cool. Find out more @ Masa: WUJS Intern Tel Aviv
What responsibilities will you have during this internship?
I'm working part-time for WUJS doing the weekly video and interviewing other people at their jobs, as well as other short segments.
At Meirav Productions, I am an assistant technician, helping to digitize footage on their computers and get it ready for editing, as well as other odd jobs here and there.
What are your goals for this internship program?
I hope to gain work experience, improve my Hebrew, have a good time in Israel before I enter the "real world", and make a lifetime of memories.
Have you had any difficulty settling in?
I once ordered way, way too much food at a shuk (market), but this was mainly because the guy kept offering me more and I didn't realize it was costing me more.
What did your friends say when you told them your plan to come to Israel?
"Cool" or "I'm jealous!" or "Well, I'm going to London, so..."
