Senior Intern, bizzNEST Video Production

Temporary, Part-time: 20-25 hours per week

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour, non-exempt

Benefits: Professional Development and Career Coaching, CA Sick Time Off

Organization size: 50+ employees

Reports to: Video Production Lead

Location(s): Interns are on-site positions at either the Watsonville or Salinas Center. This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Age requirements: Internship positions are reserved for young adults ages 18 - 24 years of age.

*The job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a background check.

ORGANIZATION  OVERVIEW:

Digital NEST is a workforce development center that has welcomed hundreds of youth from working class, farmworker communities to develop the technical and professional skills they need to achieve their dreams. Digital NEST has five centers in the heart of Watsonville, Salinas, Gilroy, Modesto, and Stockton. 

JOB OVERVIEW:

bizzNEST is the digital media agency of Digital NEST. bizzNEST offers a paid,  1-year internship program that provides real world professional training. Through this program, interns hone and develop their technical and professional skills, gain real professional experience by working with clients, build professional level portfolios and resumes, and become competitively qualified for entry-level, career-focused employment.

bizzNEST is looking for a motivated Senior Intern who can assist with our video production projects, and  is a quick learner and has a passion for this field. The Senior Intern will work closely under the supervision of the Video Production Lead to task supervise a small team of general interns on client projects. Interns will work under staff supervision to take projects from initial client intake through ideation, production, post-production and delivery, gaining experience in advanced video production techniques.  They will play a pivotal role in planning, execution, and editing to create visually appealing video content, including leading project segments. They will be creating video content for external clients as well as working within the organization. They will also collaborate across functional teams for projects, as needed, including Design and Web Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Production (25%)

• Collaborate with the Video Production Lead and creative team to develop concepts, scripts, and shot lists that align with client objectives.
• Participate in client meetings to provide creative input and ensure brand consistency across projects.
• Organize and manage pre-production assets, including storyboards, pitch decks, A/V scripts, and floor plans.
• Coordinate production logistics such as scheduling, securing locations, and obtaining necessary permits.
• Ensure all pre-production documents are reviewed and approved before moving into production.

Production (25%)

• Take on leadership roles in the studio and on-location shoots, overseeing production crew and workflows.
• Operate and assist with professional video equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio, and grip gear.
• Manage and maintain production equipment, ensuring proper setup, storage, and functionality.
• Create and enforce equipment check-out/check-in protocols to track inventory and minimize loss or damage.
• Direct talent and crew on set, ensuring smooth execution of the production plan.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on set and provide creative solutions to maintain production quality.

Post-Production (30%)

• Serve as the Post-Production Lead on assigned projects, managing timelines and deliverables.
• Supervise the edits of high-quality video content, including rough cuts, fine cuts, and final versions with color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.
• Oversee the workflow of assistant editors and interns, delegating tasks efficiently.
• Implement brand and style guidelines in all edits to maintain visual consistency.
• Organize and archive media assets following best practices in asset management.
• Provide post-production training and guidance to junior team members on editing techniques, software, and workflow efficiency.

Other (20%):

• Task and guide a team of general interns.
• Log work and progress on project management (PM) software such as Asana and customer relationship management (CRM) software such as Salesforce, if necessary.
• Communicate across-teams through email, chat and in-person.
• Attend meetings and participate in critiques.
• Collaborate with staff members from other departments, as necessary.
• Participate in applicable certification programs, workshops, and courses for continued skill development. 
• Participate in the Mentorship Program. 
• Seek and participate in professional development activities and share with the intern cohort.
• Support the onboarding process for new interns during seasonal transitions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• College seniors or recent graduates majoring in Cinematic Arts, Film and Media Arts, or related fields. Self-taught individuals are welcome if they can demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in video production.

Technical Skills: 

• Intermediate experience working with DSLR/Cinema cameras and production equipment (lighting, audio, support systems.)
• Intermediate experience working with Adobe Creative Suite / DaVinci.
• Background in social media short form content production is a plus.

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrates self-awareness skills to identify and evaluate strengths, biases, and growth areas, and to generate innovative ideas or strategies based on a deep understanding of oneself.
• Takes the initiative to proactively learn, grow, creatively contribute, and take responsibility for one’s contribution to the team.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills that enhance productivity, efficiency, and goal attainment. Ability to break down projects into manageable tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills. Uses empathy and communication to collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse personalities, identities, and experiences to achieve common goals.
• Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills. Employs active listening, tailors communication to different audiences, and can provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent critical thinking skills. Seeks and synthesizes relevant information with curiosity and diligence. Critically analyzes their work, and assesses their work  from the client’s perspective.
• Independent and creative problem solver. Thinks creatively and critically to identify complex problems, assess options, imagine outcomes, offer new solutions, and make strategic decisions.
• Forward thinking and adaptable to change, challenges, and new responsibilities. Sees change as opportunities. 
• Strong leadership skills. Uses personal strengths and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide others toward a shared vision.
• Consistently demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and innovative strategies to developing products and communicating ideas to clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for the mission of Digital NEST and belief in upholding organization’s core values.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to issues of culture/ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, class/SES and immigration status. 
• Ability to be an ally to people of color, women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and intersex individuals and their allies (LGBTQIA).
• Ability to meet the minimum amount of hours required.
• Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time performing desk-based computer tasks.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours a day for production work.
• To participate in some production opportunities the intern will be responsible for their own transportation.
• In-person participation at one of the Digital NEST sites.
• Available nights and weekends for production work, on occasion.

KEY DATES: 

05/01 - Senior Intern Application Deadline

06/09 - 06/20 - Senior Intern Interviews

08/05 - 08/08 - Senior Intern Orientation Days

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Digital NEST, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Digital NEST is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.  

Please refer to our career page for more information on how to apply for reasonable accommodations.