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.Commensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in video production and photographyCommensurate 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 gradingCommensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and Camera RAWA portfolio that displays an understanding of the impact of composition, story structure, and edit pacingExperience operating cinema and mirrorless camera systems with manual settings for video and photographyBasic knowledge of professional lighting and grip equipment, and on-set safetyBasic understanding of recording audio for videoProficiency in a Mac OS and PC environmentAbility to work independently and pivot into multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong file organizational skills and ability to adapt to new systemsAbility to lift and move equipment 50lb or moreFlexibility to travel locally and nationally for shoots, sometimes on short noticeFlexibility to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, and weekends – the Sun dictates our production schedulePersonal vehicle and valid driver’s licenseQualifications for the Video Production InternCommensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience in video production and photographyCommensurate 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 gradingCommensurate coursework or 1-2 years of experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and Camera RAWA portfolio that displays an understanding of the impact of composition, story structure, and edit pacingExperience operating cinema and mirrorless camera systems with manual settings for video and photographyBasic knowledge of professional lighting and grip equipment, and on-set safetyBasic understanding of recording audio for videoProficiency in a Mac OS and PC environmentAbility to work independently and pivot into multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong file organizational skills and ability to adapt to new systemsAbility to lift and move equipment 50lb or moreFlexibility to travel locally and nationally for shoots, sometimes on short noticeFlexibility to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, and weekends – the Sun dictates our production schedulePersonal vehicle and valid driver’s licenseResponsibilities for the Video Production InternCollaborate with other production team members to plan and execute video shoots and animation projectsAssist on-set production team with lighting and grip setup, audio monitoring, camera operation, slating, etc.Use and maintain professional video, lighting, audio, and grip equipmentCapture BTS footage and photography for teams at Captiva Marketing for PR and social media purposesOrganize, prep, and maintain video production equipmentAssist in footage backup, file management, and organizationBuild 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 industriesProof photoshoots in Bridge or LightroomMaintain a high level of creativity and attention to detailCommunicate ideas and direction clearly and professionally both internally with our team and externally with our clients and partnersCollaborate with the team to complete projects accurately, within budget, and on timeExtra ConsiderationAnimation or motion graphics skillsBlender experienceFAA Part 107 certificationStrong understanding of social media trends for video and animationCompensationWe offer paid internships, as well as non-paid internships that may be needed for college program requirements.Hiring ProcessAt 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.