Maverick Studios - Content Kitchen Production Intern

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 
Join Maverick Studios, the in-house creative agency, and The Content Kitchen, the in-house production team, at Inspire Brands in Atlanta, GA. 

• Support Inspire’s family of brands by creating world-class content for our fellow brands and shared services teams. 
• Ensure the culture and values of Inspire and brands is reflective in all content created. 
• Collaborate and support other members of the Studio to ensure that broader team goals are met. 
• Support Inspire’s family of brands by working directly with the creatives to elevate our brands and improve the effectiveness of our marketing and communications to both internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist the Director of Photography/Studio Manager and Associate Producer in setting up and breaking down equipment, including cameras, lighting, and other technical gear. Ensure that all necessary 
• equipment is prepared and ready for use on set.  
• Liaise with external visual vendors to ensure timely delivery and setup of equipment and materials. 
• Maintain clear communication to address any issues or changes in requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for the production team, including transportation of equipment, crew scheduling, and on-site accommodations as needed.  
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, vendor contracts, and production schedules. Prepare reports and summaries for review by the production management team.  
• Proactively identify and resolve on-set challenges, working closely with the Associate Producer, Director of Photography/Studio Manager and production staff to ensure that creative vision is realized without delays.  
• Assist in the transition from production to post-production by compiling footage, managing files, and ensuring that all visual assets are organized and accessible.  
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed on set and that equipment is handled in accordance with industry standards.
• Work closely and collaboratively with a variety of teams, at the corporate, brand and franchisee level. 
• Manage strict deadlines and coordinate edits with project owners, managers, and collaborators to effectively support multiple projects at once. 
• Collaborate and learn from other creatives of various skillsets, specialties, and levels of experience to create and execute high quality work. 
• Learn, build, and implement industry skills.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards a 4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Photography/Broadcast/Visual Media/Production degree combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES 

• Availability to commit to 5 days a week. 
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, as needed,  and travel, within GA, as required 
• Strong understanding of camera equipment, lighting, and other technical aspects of still photography and film production.  
• Familiar with the processes and work of a creative / video / production work environment. 
• Knowledge of workflow process in video OR photography and workflow in software management. 
• Experience with a wide array of media, formats, platforms, and mediums including broadcast, digital/mobile/social, POP, events and video. 
• Fluent in the latest Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects) or other production platforms such as Capture One, DaVinci, Final Cut Pro, Avid etc.  
• A basic understanding of traditional corporate communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace/G-Suite, and other platforms such as Zoom, airtable, etc. 
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and learn on the job.   
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.   
• Using one’s natural creativity to solve problems, find answers and contribute what is needed as well as what is asked for. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to admit what you do not know, could improve upon, and need to learn. 
• Desire to learn and be better through experience while taking direction and cues from more senior team members. 
• Patience, grace, and empathy for others.

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.