Video Production Internship
Captiva Marketing is actively searching for intern(s) to support our growing Multimedia team in Summer 2026. The Multimedia Intern position requires relevant and proven experience or coursework in set work, video editing, or animation. You will work closely and directly within the Multimedia team and alongside our Design, Development, Social and Search teams to support an array of video services for our clients that support strategic goals, foster brand awareness, and captivate audiences through creative initiatives across multiple viewership platforms.
In this role, you will leverage your baseline skills while continuing to develop your craft, discover new career opportunities, and find your passion for visual storytelling. As part of a full-service marketing agency, you will benefit from exposure to cross-team collaboration. On the day-to-day, you will be primarily assisting our Multimedia team to create memorable videos that drive lasting brand value and impact. You will go hands-on with exposure to commercial sets and building a mental toolkit for high pressure situations. In the edit bay, you’ll build asset management skills and craft content storylines, pull dailies, and constantly improve your knack for polish, pacing, and style. You’ll also work alongside our animation team when appropriate, to prep files, and generally become familiar with their craft and process.
You will be joining an existing team of 4 multimedia professionals at Captiva Marketing, full-time preferred, in our St. Louis office (local candidates preferred). Hybrid work environment is available, but this is not a fully remote position. We offer paid internships, as well as non-paid internships that may be needed for college program requirements. Submissions without a reel and/or portfolio will not be considered. Feel free to review samples of our work at https://vimeo.com/captivastudio.
Qualifications
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in video production and photography
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro with strong foundational grasp of keyboard shortcuts, editing best practice, basic color grading
- Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and Camera RAW
- A portfolio that displays an understanding of the impact of composition, story structure, and edit pacing
- Experience operating cinema and mirrorless camera systems with manual settings for video and photography
- Basic knowledge of professional lighting and grip equipment, and on-set safety
- Basic understanding of recording audio for video
- Proficiency in a Mac OS and PC environment
- Ability to work independently and pivot into multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong file organizational skills and ability to adapt to new systems
- Ability to lift and move equipment 50lb or more
- Flexibility to travel locally and nationally for shoots, sometimes on short notice
- Flexibility to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, and weekends – the Sun dictates our production schedule
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other production team members to plan and execute video shoots and animation projects
- Assist on-set production team with lighting and grip setup, audio monitoring, camera operation, slating, etc.
- Use and maintain professional video, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Capture BTS footage and photography for teams at Captiva Marketing for PR and social media purposes
- Organize, prep, and maintain video production equipment
- Assist in footage backup, file management, and organization
- Build projects in Premiere Pro; pull b-roll selects, build a-roll content timelines and edit and produce videos for a variety of projects, clients, and industries
- Proof photoshoots in Bridge or Lightroom
- Maintain a high level of creativity and attention to detail
- Communicate ideas and direction clearly and professionally both internally with our team and externally with our clients and partners
- Collaborate with the team to complete projects accurately, within budget, and on time
Extra Consideration
- Animation or motion graphics skills
- Blender experience
- FAA Part 107 certification
- Strong understanding of social media trends for video and animation
Compensation
We offer paid internships, as well as non-paid internships that may be needed for college program requirements.
Hiring Process
At Captiva Marketing, our first step in the applicant screening process includes an email to schedule a traditional phone interview. All correspondences are exercised from an official Captiva Marketing email address. We do not request a Google Hangout, nor do we use a Gmail account with our recruiting process. Initial communications will not request sensitive information, including but not limited to social security numbers, birth dates, bank information, etc. during our interview process. While giving out personal information to organizations, please be diligent. If you have any concerns about a request coming from Captiva Marketing, please contact us at 314-822-3656 and ask for Melissa Berner.