Animation/Graphic Design/Video Editing Intern

Ideasmyth is looking for an Animations/Graphic Design/Video Editing virtuoso who will oversee the creation of custom social media animations/graphics, retouching  photos for media galleries and the Ideasmyth website, and the recording of  Ideasmyth events.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing graphics for our website, blog, marketing materials, social media networks, and more
  • Brainstorm ideas for videos and graphics to promote the company
  • Create storyboards and partake in script writing, planning, and editing for videos
  • Generate animated gifs and videos for Ideasmyth and potentially its partners and clients
  • Research engaging speaking, interviewing, and viral videos and implement techniques into Ideasmyth content
  • Collect and archive Ideasmyth’s current video footage
  • Edit videos from Ideasmyth seminars, panel discussions, and events
  • Post videos to Ideasmyth YouTube channel and create clips for other social media
  • Assist videographer(s) at events and classes
  • Collaborate with the Social Media team to enhance posts

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge and ownership/subscription to graphic and video/photo editing applications (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent)
  • Some kind of digital portfolio (url links to personal website, social media, blog, YouTube channel, etc.)  
  • An interest/experience in graphic design (especially for social media and WordPress platforms) is a bonus
  • Timeline: Minimum of 3 months (preferred candidates: those wanting 6 months of work experience and graduate students)
  • Hours: Ability to commit to 15 to 20 hours per week (office hours: Mon-Thurs 9-2pm)

Application Instructions:

Please email HR@Ideasmyth.com with

  • your resume
  • a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the internship
  • a writing sample (non-academic preferred)
  • An example of your work or link to your portfolio

*Please use”IDEASMYTH ANIMATION/GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP: [your name]” as the email subject line.