Video Content & Multimedia Summer Intern

Position: Video Content & Multimedia Intern

Location: New York, NY or Tampa, FL

Department: Content Strategy

Reporting to: Multimedia Director

FLSA Status (US Staff only): Non-Exempt Full Time Summer

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We will provide qualified individuals with outstanding education and growth opportunities. If you are a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, excellent team skills and outstanding communication skills, we would like to speak with you.

VanEck’s Summer Intern Program provides exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship and networking events. As an Intern, you will interact with the firm’s senior management, gain an understanding of the financial services industry and learn critical business skills. Our internship program will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path. Our program spans 10 weeks and typically runs from June 1 – August 7. If you are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while working with talented individuals, apply now!

As a Video Content & Multimedia Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience creating video and podcast content that helps financial advisors and investors better understand today’s markets. You’ll learn how to translate complex financial topics into engaging multimedia content while building technical production skills, creative storytelling experience, and exposure to the investment management industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:

Creative Production

• Assist in filming, editing, and producing video content for VanEck’s channels.
• Create videos, social clips, and short-form content for YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Design and storyboard simple animations and graphics for videos.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and develop content ideas

Research & Strategy

• Research topics and guests for the Trends with Benefits podcast and other video initiatives.
• Support SEO keyword research, competitive benchmarking, and performance analytics.

Production Coordination

• Help schedule and coordinate podcast/video guests.
• Track compliance reviews and assist with approvals.
• Provide general multimedia support to the Content Strategy team.

Qualifications  

• Interest in financial markets and willingness to learn
• Strong creative, video and communication skills
• Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Business, Advertising, Marketing or Journalism, preferred
• Proficiency in video editing tools like Adobe Premier, After Effects, CapCut, or similar
• Experience with short-form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and social media content trends
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, ChatGPT
• Basic knowledge of SEO, and digital marketing

Education and/or Experience                                             

• Currently entering junior level (3rd year) or beyond within a 4-year college program
• Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required

Competencies                                               

To perform successfully and gain the most from this internship, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creative problem-solving 
• Ability to translate ideas into engaging visual formats
• Professional demeanor 
• Time management
• Enthusiasm
• Detail-oriented
• Team player who can collaborate with others
• Organized, proactive and eager to learn

Compensation

• The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.