Video Production Intern

Chicago Music Exchange team

Description

Job Summary
The Video Production Intern role is perfect for someone looking to further develop their skills and gain experience in the world of video production! The ideal candidate is passionate about music and has a solid baseline of experience with filming and editing. We would prefer someone with some experience filming with DSLR cameras and editing with video editing software, even just for your own projects or classes, but we don’t expect you to be an expert! A passion for music and hunger to learn and grow your skills is just as important!
The primary responsibility of the Video Production Intern is to assist our video team with filming and editing of videos we shoot for YouTube and Social Media including full band performances and product demos. You’ll dive into filming, editing and post-production, collaborating closely with video and marketing teams to craft compelling content aligned with our brand's vision and goals. You’ll gain hands-on experience with filming, editing, lighting, working individually and on teams, and even on-screen appearances!
In lieu of a cover letter, we have a few questions we'd like you to answer below!
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Assist video team with filming and editing video shoots (full band, product demos, etc)
  • Film, edit, and post-produce social media videos using app software
  • Collaborate with video and marketing teams to ensure videos align with brand voice and tone
  • Stay up to date on social media trends and best practices for video content creation
  • Maintain video equipment, including mobile devices, cameras, lighting, recording and sound equipment, and cleanliness/organization of studio
  • Help out with any other duties and responsibilities for the video team as assigned
  • Optional - Participate as on-screen talent in filming product demos, full-band performances, etc.

Requirements

Skills/Experience/Attributes Required
  • Experience filming with DSLR cameras and mobile phones
  • Experience editing on mobile and computer based video editing software (we use Adobe Premiere and Final Cut)
  • An understanding of basic filming and editing techniques and best practices
  • Familiarity with posting video content on Instagram and TikTok
  • Base knowledge of musical instruments - familiarity with brands, instrument types, etc.
  • Passion for music
  • Ability to work in a fluid environment and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Great communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to play guitar or other instrument and a willingness to perform on camera (preferred but not required)
What You’ll Get
  • Experience filming with DSLR and mobile cameras
  • Recording and editing of live performances
  • General on set experience
  • Video editing experience (both mobile and software)
  • Lighting techniques and principles for video/film
  • Experience collaborating with multiple teams to meet objectives and deadlines
  • Experience coordinating, collaborating, and working with on screen talent
  • On camera performance experience (optional)

Benefits & Perks

Additional Info And Benefits
  • Pay Rate: $15.80/hr
  • Work location: CME store at 3316 N Lincoln Ave
  • Work Hours: Part time, up to 20 hours a week. Flexible schedule. Shifts would occur during the week (Mon-Friday) between the hours of 9am and 6pm. On occasion, there may be opportunities to work weekend events occurring at the store that we want to film.
  • Benefits and Perks
  • 401k after 6 months (must be 21 or older)
  • PTO accrual
  • Employee discount on music gear
  • Commuter benefits - pay for transit with pretax dollars
  • Casual dress code and work environment
  • Possibility to expand the role into a full time position
  • Potential employees must pass a background check
All applications are reviewed. No chats, emails or calls, please!

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**Overview** We're Here to Rock Your World For 20 years we have been serving musicians, collectors and friends who want straight answers, expertise, and first-hand knowledge. All of our staff are passionate about what we sell and who we sell to, whether you talk to us on the phone about a vintage Gibson Les Paul gold top, come to the store to check out an Fulltone pedal, or email us about a Marshall amp. All of the staff you talk to are musicians who pay attention to the details, as well as technicians who have seen and fixed just about everything you can think of. We do love to be challenged on the geeky stuff. As a premiere authority on vintage, new, and used music equipment, our goal at Chicago Music Exchange is to give you the finest selection of guitars, amps, bass, effects, and novelty musical instruments in the world, with service that will blow you away. Stop by our flagship store when you are in town to meet us in person and experience our extraordinary store first-hand.

Job Details

Posted on Jan 12

Chicago, IL, USA

Internship

Junior