Marketing Photography and Video Storytelling Intern

Salary: $15.00 Hourly Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time Job Number: 188102 Agency: Department of Commerce Division: Marketing Communications Division Opening Date: 05/07/2026 Closing Date: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: AH30 Position Number:: 0000000 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN06 Hiring Range - Min.: $15.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $15.00 Opening Date: 05/08/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy - one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy. Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Marketing and Communications team by assisting with photography, videography and visual storytelling initiatives. This position will also contribute to the capture and development of multimedia content that highlights South Carolina's businesses, communities, and economic development efforts. Additionally, this position will support content creation, event coverage and media asset development while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Job Responsibilities: Photography & Video Support Assist with photo and video coverage of events, site visits and agency initiatives Capture b-roll, interviews and visual assets Support editing and formatting for digital and social use Organize and manage media assets Storytelling & Content Development Support multimedia storytelling projects Assist in identifying and capturing stories Contribute to interview-based and documentary-style content Event & Field Support Assist with coverage of conferences, B2B events and initiatives (including SEUS-CP) Capture behind-the-scenes and engagement moments Support content needs before, during and after events Team & Project Support Participate in creative planning Support special projects and assignments Collaborate with internal teams and partners Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, film/media production, journalism or a related field. Demonstrated interest in photography, videography or visual storytelling. Knowledge of basic photography and videography principles. Ability to support content creation and storytelling across digital platforms. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated creativity, curiosity and interest in branding, economic development and community storytelling. Must have valid driver's license. May require travel within South Carolina to support event coverage and storytelling initiatives. Must be able to lift and transport basic photography or video equipment as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following: Photography or video capture, composition and basic production techniques Basic video editing or visual storytelling experience Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop or related tools) Canva or other social content creation tools Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. State of South Carolina