The Family Services & Supports Project (FSSP) helps families of children with behavioral challenges by providing early, low-intensity support. We’re seeking a student to create a series of short videos (≤ 8 min) that provide families with accessible psychoeducation and practical strategies. Tasks include editing, light animation/motion graphics, adding captions, and collaborating with researchers. Skills in Premiere/Final Cut/CapCut/Canva/Descript welcome; motion graphics a plus. Research credit is available, per department guidelines.
Interested? Email Madison (Maddy) Forde at mxf4745@nyu.edu with a short note about your experience and (if available) 1–2 samples.
About FSSP:
The Family Services & Supports Project is focused on getting timely, practical support to families of children with behavioral challenges before high-intensity therapy is needed. We’re testing scalable, low-cost interventions, including psychoeducational online videos and single-session consultations, and using light behavioral nudges (reminders, motivational prompts) to boost completion. The goal is to show how early, low-intensity services can improve child outcomes, expand access, and reserve intensive care for families with the greatest need.
What we need:
We’re launching a new study and want to produce a series of brief videos (≤ 8 minutes each) that give families accessible psychoeducation and practical strategies to support their children at home.
Student role (collaborative with our research team):
- Turn provided scripts/outlines into engaging short videos
- Light animation or motion graphics; inclusive/diverse character design where possible
- Add captions and basic sound/voiceover (we can supply voice if preferred)
- Export files to our spec; iterate based on feedback
Preferred skills (flexible):
- Video editing in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, Canva, or Descript
- Motion graphics/animation experience is a plus
- Organized, responsive, and comfortable with iterative feedback
Timeframe & logistics:
- Start: as soon as possible; timeline set with the student
- Estimated commitment: ~5–8 hrs/week for 6–8 weeks (adjustable)
- Compensation: Research credit, per department guidelines
- Point of contact: Maddy Forde — mxf4745@nyu.edu and Gabby Drake — grd9660@nyu.edu