Video Production Marketing Intern

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 conception 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, who wants to learn from the breadth of experience that our team has to offer.

We are recruiting for the Spring term: January – July. 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 Suite
• Audio 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 $17.40/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!