This is a 12-week internship program for aspiring professionals interested in all aspects of content creation and video production/photography. You’ll work a minimum of 15 hrs per week in our downtown studio or on set with us, performing the following tasks:
- Pre-Production: Work closely with Producers and Directors to assist in various tasks during the pre-production process (i.e location scouts, compiling call sheets, securing craft service, talent acquisition, shot list/storyboard creation, prepping gear, etc);
- Production: Serve as a Production Assistant (PA) on shoots with the opportunity to advance into assisting lighting, audio and camera departments;
- Post Production: Work with Post Producers and the Post Production team to assist in data management of various kinds and media organization;
- Gear Management: Work with the Gear Management team to assist in inventory management, equipment upkeep, and building and maintaining an equipment database;
- Administrative/organizational tasks.
We don’t wanna BS you, we’ve got some dirty work that needs to get done too – building spreadsheets, petting Stamper (the best boy), and washing Michael’s car (not really), but you’ll have the chance to gain real, working knowledge of the video production industry by supporting all aspects related to what our content creation agency does on a daily basis and in a variety of ways.
The work schedule is flexible based on your availability and our needs; however, we do have a strict 15 hour minimum of availability required during a typical work week (8:30AM-5PM; Mon.-Fri.) That being said, most weeks we can find tasks for you to work up to 30hrs/week if you’re available. We will want a “regular” schedule, so we can count on you for certain days.
What’s in it for you:
- Paid internship;
- Opportunity for class credit, if applicable;
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in pre production, production and post production departments;
- Access to a Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve training programs;
- Occasional travel for client shoots or events;
- Opportunity to earn commission on sales generated;
- Opportunity to connect with clients and learn essential business operations;
- Relaxed, casual work environment;
- We’ll buy your lunch every now and then;
- Stamper and Stanley, the office dogs and the goodest boys around (or the “Best Boys” in the production world);
Who’s the right fit?
- Someone who is generally optimistic and positive;
- Someone passionate about the content creation industry;
- Someone humble and teachable;
- Works well on deadlines and with excellent attention to detail;
- A critical thinker that will do what they think is best, not just what they are told;
- Self-taught learner willing to read and keep up-to-date on technological changes and how they could be used by Big Slate Media;
- Someone willing to be in goofy videos and occasional cameos;
- Someone with a creative mind willing to think outside the box;
Technical Requirements
- Working knowledge of Mac OS;
- Previous experience in Canva, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe CC, preferred, but not required;
- An exceptional copywriter with experience managing professional email conversations;
- Proficient in G-Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets);
How to Apply?
Send an email to Michael Hutcheon, Director of Production, at careers@bigslatemedia.com with YOUR NAME and “Production Management Intern” somewhere in the subject line. In that email, please include a resume, cover letter and your best joke! Then, be on the lookout for an email from us to follow!