Marketing Intern-Video Production

Introduction

Yamaha employees are committed to helping everyone progress, express and connect through music and sound. We offer innovative, finely crafted and award-winning products for the entire journey.

In the role of Video Production Intern, you will have the opportunity to participate on work for Yamaha musical instrument and audio/visual products. You'll be involved in every aspect of marketing projects from concepting to launch and you should be able to walk away from the internship with first-class work to add to your portfolio. We're looking for an intern who is a true team member, not just an errand-runner, who wants to learn from the breadth of experience that our team has to offer. We're also looking for someone who brings authenticity, a hunger to learn, and a sense of humor to the office each day.

We are recruiting for the Spring term: January - June. This is a paid internship and relocation is not provided. Internships with Yamaha last approximately 3 months but will not exceed 6 months. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, driven and ready to learn.

This position is located in our corporate office in Buena Park, CA and is a hybrid schedule.

Here's what you'll do:
* Assist on projects and act as video production crew member
* Assist in developing motion graphics, video bumpers and end card templates
* Assist production team with video and photo shoots including set up and tear down
* Work onsite to help organize and maintain video/photo content studio space
* Work with the team to create pre-production documents (call sheets, shot lists, overheads, etc.)
* Conduct stock photo/video and music searches
* Help with asset management, clipping, tagging, editing, and archiving
* Assist with audio, lighting, G&E and basic camera set ups on location
* Pitch-in with various day-to-day departmental needs

Required Qualifications:

* Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior from an accredited university or have graduated within a year with a degree in Video Production, Music Production, or a combination thereof
* Must be able to work full time (M-F 8:30-5) during internship
* Must be proficient in Mac OS
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative SuiteAudio and/or video production and editing
* Comfortable with video production schedules and on set etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Social media marketing and/or advertising
* Website, print, digital and/or email design
* Experience with DaVinci Resolve
* Appreciation of music and sound

Competencies
* Effective communication (written and verbal)
* Collaborative
* Action oriented
* Feedback oriented
* Solution oriented

Compensation
* Up to $16.50/hour

Here's what we'll bring:
* Hybrid work schedule
* Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
* Free concerts from award winning artists
* Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
* Casual dress
* Paid sick-time; and holiday pay for company holidays that fall within the duration of the internship
* Inclusive and passionate culture
* Opportunity to be part of something bigger; changing people's lives through music and sound

If this role is 'music to your ears', please apply!