What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video & Production Internship position at Strategic America?
About SA - Our People
Think of the world’s most talented creative thinkers. Problem-solvers. Strategists. At Strategic America, we don’t bring on anything less. The way we see it, if you’re going to make the best work of your life, you may as well do it with people you like.
At SA, we’ve always been passionate about our employees. Since 2021, we’re also employee owned with participation in an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Employee ownership ensures SA remains independent and allows our talented team members to share in the company’s success. With each year of employment, SAers build equity in the company, becoming fully vested after six years.
Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic team and help every person reach their personal peak.
About SA – The Company
When you join SA, you join a strategic team (yes, it’s in our name!) who is also wired for action. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help our clients propel their potential. If you’re ready for a fast-paced environment that challenges you, supports you, and rewards you, then look no further. Our clients rely on us and we rely on each other to go the extra mile, to hold ourselves accountable because we’re better together and we know we can always find the better way.
About The Role
We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job; a place to belong and grow. As we leap toward our goals that will shape our future, our employee experience is unique. Flexibility, connection, inclusiveness, and collaboration support our well-being and help us be our best. Because when you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. We believe better employees lead to better results.
Join us as we transform your career!
As a Video & Production intern, you will...
- Work closely with the Director of Creative Services to forecast video needs, assess feasibility and prioritize work.
- Work in conjunction with the Producer and Manager of Video Services to accomplish larger initiatives
- Handle setup, operation, or technical assistance for internal video productions and broadcast tagging, including video editing
- Focus on details while keeping an eye on the big picture.
- Anticipate and resolve conflict diplomatically.
- Understand Broadcast Standards and Industry protocol.
- Shoot all in-house footage for internal video projects.
- Organize and archive video footage in a timely and detailed manner
- Produce and master broadcast radio spots both in-house and with vendor partners
- High level of initiative and flexibility
- Exercise good judgment with client and agency budgets.
- Adapt campaign assets (retouching, logo and artwork preparation, illustrating, coloring, and grading)
- Video Editing and Motion graphic production (incl. organizing comps, compositing, constructing animated loops, and rendering)
- Create 2D images
Minimum Qualifications
We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- Attendance from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Videography or other related field.
- Previous internship experience preferred, but not required.
- Eager to learn mentality and strong team player.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail; demonstrates commitment to follow-through.
- Proven ability to communicate marketing strategies and recommendations.
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects according to deadline.
- Requires strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and listening skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong supporter of SA’s desired culture.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
We are proud to be one of only 14 agencies nationwide, and the first in the Midwest, to earn the 4A’s Workplace Enlightenment Certification®, and we couldn’t have done it without our associates, who participated in digital learning sessions on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disabilities, and faith. At SA, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. Learn more about our commitments here.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Because we are fully committed to our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that reflects the clients we serve and communities we work in, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications don’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
This is a full-time paid internship that will run through summer 2025.
This position is for candidates interested in working in the West Des Moines office (with flexibility to work remote at times) only please.
