Video Production Intern

Company Description

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC)

seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country. Job Description

The

Video Production Intern

will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by assisting with the production of short form and long form media, such as ONC’s Podcast series, ONC hosted debates, and other forms of educational content. The video production intern is responsible for editing together several individual Mp4s to create longer content pieces from unrelated videos and creating assets to make the content visually enjoyable. Graphic arts skills would be a plus to use for post-production. This intern must be creative and be willing to propose strategies to improve content and engagement. This position would provide relevant experience to anyone studying Film, Video & Graphic Arts or Film/Video Production. This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. This intern must commit to the end of the Spring Semester (April 30th, 2025). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards. Responsibilities

: Completing deliverables by the assigned due dates as marked on the content calendar.

Offering ideas for approval on the content calendar including, but not limited to topic ideas, editing approaches, graphic design improvements and rollout/promotion strategies.

Editing projects according to specific instructions and sending it to the Video Production Team Lead in a timely manner.

Understanding key audiences and developing targeting strategies to drive engagement in regard to ONC’s video content.

Effectively communicating with other ONC team members (Slack, Email, Zoom).

Compensation

: This is not a paid position. Benefits

: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience. Qualifications

Requirements

: The Video Production Intern should have the following skills, education, and experience: Current or recent student preferably majoring in Film, Video & Graphic Arts, Film/Video Production or current student with interest in Film Studies and/or Video Production.

Familiarity with common video editing software required.

Understanding of basic file management required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required.

Responsive, consistent, and effective communicator, even during conflict.

Ability to work remotely and on their own schedule in order to make deadlines.

Google Workspace experience preferred.

Ability to attend weekly Organization-Wide meetings.

Ability to attend weekly Media Department meetings.

Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.

Include a one-page Cover Letter submitted with application

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.