Social Media Video Specialist | Paid Spring Internship

Other agencies might call it an internship program, but we offer and expect more. Our Specialist program was crafted to be the leading program for college students and recent grads to build a future career in marketing or design. We see it as the last internship you’ll ever do. Our Specialists work 25 – 35 hours per week (part or full-time with a daily hour lunch break) collaborating with our full-time employees, working for both our clients and Online Optimism itself. In return, we make sure they receive valuable, real-world experience, hourly pay, and the opportunity to team up with the best and brightest in the city. You must be located in the Greater New Orleans region to apply for this position, and able to come to our office up to once per week. You should apply for our Social Media Video Specialist position if you want: To build your video marketing or social media portfolio. To get more comfortable in front of a camera, on your own or with a team. Real, hands‑on experience helping create content for local and national clients. To learn how a short‑form video idea moves from trend to final post. A creator's instinct for what makes a short‑form video work. An eye for social media video trends and short‑form storytelling. Comfort, or growing confidence, in front of a camera. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Reliability and availability to travel to shoots around the New Orleans area. Helping brainstorm video ideas for clients across a range of industries, plus our own agency content. Being both in front of and behind the camera, depending on what a shoot needs. Researching social media video trends to stay ahead of what's working right now. Growing a video marketing portfolio (not a filmmaking reel). What Are Some Features of Our Specialist Program? Real Work, Real Experience You’ll spend your time here working on real assignments and projects, being involved in actual client work, and teaming up with full-time Optimists as well as handling tasks independently. As one of our Specialists, you’ll leave us with a complete portfolio of work as well as a killer answer when you’re asked to talk about a time you proved yourself in your next interview. Cold, Hard Cash We provide $17/hour pay to all of our Specialists. For those still in school, we’re also happy to do everything we can to get you college credit. In addition, we’ll send you to networking events and educational lunches, ticket included. LaunchYourCareer A majority of our full‑time team started at Online Optimism as Specialists, and many of our Specialists go on to work at some of the top digital marketing agencies around. An Optimistic Culture A casual dress code Remote and in-office happy hours DEI learning through webinars and courses Wellnesschallenges Affinity groups Book club Networking opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr