Video Production Lead

VIDEO PRODUCTION AND AUDIO ENGINEERING LEAD, FUTURE UNION & BASTILLE VENTURES.

SUMMARY: Bastille Ventures is looking for intellectually curious, driven students with an interest and experience in video and audio productions, namely podcast, among other areas. This would be a hybrid of both in-person as well as remote. 

We are a new type of investment fund. And we intend to do things a bit different than some of the others. We are seeking students that thrive within a group framework. Ideally, students (undergraduate or graduate) who are creative and passionate about the the video and audio production area and content creation. We have a nonprofit, Future Union, next to the fund that works with Congress.

Our goal is in line with a mission-oriented investing fund that is focused on improving the world in a multitude of ways. This should both be exciting, as well as garner attention, if we all launch it correctly. Thus, we put a premium on students who are adept in creation and possess ideas that may stay within the lines of the box, or delve into more “mad scientist” guerilla marketing themes. 

We are seeking both people that are proper adherents to organization and structure as well as those that seek to defy stereotypes and push the boundaries in this cause-related investment fund. We are different, and we intend to push that thinking through the channels available to gain visibility and exposure. This means that not only will thoughtful ideas and risk taking be encouraged, we WILL seek it out. 

FOR EXAMPLE: Think of this endeavor as a marketing and an advertising company that pushes the boundaries of customer awareness but in the guise of an investment firm. You WILL play a significant role and make a difference. However, this is not to lose sight of the fact that even if you don’t see yourself as much as a rebel defying stereotypes without the attention-seeking, bomb-throwing persona, we need you equally as much as we need a balance of both for this to reach and realize its potential.

THE FUTURE: There may be an opportunity to stay on following the conclusion of the internship but initial expectations are that this would be for the experience and helping to build out an innovation funnel of marketing. Previous video production, audio engineering, content creation, marketing, and communication experience is a +. 

AND ONE OTHER THING:

Also, we place premium importance on diversity of all kinds, which is one of the elements at the forefront of our mission. Our goal is to prepare students to make a difference, and our milestones for measurement are how visible we make this. If you hold a passion for change that can power your future in innumerable ways, we ask that you consider devoting your time to help. We will utilize the knowledge, experience, and skills that have gotten you to this point of your life, and we will build on those - we will challenge you, personally and professionally - and we will only bring you onto our team if we are confident that you will gain more from the internship than you invest in it. We respect your commitment and time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

What to expect from your time with Future Union and Bastille Ventures:

• As a intern with experience and expertise in audio and video production and content creation, you will play an integral role in setting marketing/visibility strategies and helping to form the campaign and produce the content.
• The tasks may range from campaign development and management, digital media content creation, advertising testing, as well as more, ad hoc research
• This program treats the effort like a startup, we will move fast and encourage a level of independence (with oversight) that few other organizations outside of startups can match
• Gain valuable exposure to various front-facing initiatives and campaigns, putting the skills to work that you have honed throughout a lifetime of learning in arriving at this point in your career
• Network with business and investors, as well as ad and marketing agency executive, across industries and develop relationships with peers from other universities across the nation
• Given the early-stage of the investment fund and the audacious goals that we have, you will experience in a nearly unparalleled structure that encourages risk-taking and simultaneous individual growth
• Invitations to broader organizational calls that are beyond the marketing and business arenas - as we learn you learn - as the initiative evolves working next to a varied set of partners

Role:

Primary responsibilities:

• Seeking video production and creative content creation visionary interns that devote a minimum of 5 hours a week, up to a max of 25 hours
• Given the hands-on nature of the work and research, we expect there will be a fair amount of autonomy, with greater effectiveness and efficiency as you progress
• Research new processes and compile ideas for new content inspirations and positioning that will result in you becoming a thought leader through your work
• Lead team members in certain endeavors and play a team role in others.
• Tackle best practice issues and interface with other, more nuanced technical areas
• Develop detailed project scopes that account for operational impact

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate student focused on video and audio production, creative design, strategy, advertising, marketing (brand/digital et al), advertising, communications, PR, journalism, english or others with an interest/experience in content
• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred, but grades don't determine the individual and we are looking for competence and responsibility
• Strong research interest and prior work or internship experience in research-related fields is a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving experience with tangible results
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter able to work with oversight and training, but also learn from mistakes
• Ability to deliver effective and impactful results on time and within an agreed upon scope
• Able to work as dictated by the projects and deadlines, though recognizing other university demands and priorities
• Willing to work and think outside the box, sometimes with a high degree of structured oversight and other times with greater autonomy. Greater responsibility will be granted on an individual based upon demonstration of adequate judgment
• We currently offer internships on a rolling basis, however the standard is on a quarter or semester basis:

OFF CYCLE POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE (as we can use people right now, actually):

o  Summer: May - August 

o  Fall: September - December

o  Spring: January - May

o  Note: This is currently an unpaid internship, though school credit may be received based on specific requirements dictated directly by the program, and as noted, while this is a cycle, off-cycle is possible

IN CONCLUSION:

You will be a leader of the cause and integral to the fund! The graphic design and creative direction focus means that we are leaning on students, both undergraduates and graduates, far more than other areas. This program is designed to position you on an early track to manage others, as well as push your limits, by offering responsibilities and the accompanying skills that few other initiatives can match beyond that of an early-stage startup. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace that we think is distinctly different from a traditional workplace. This is a place where collaboration is essential, speed and courage are encouraged, mistakes are expected. All these are undertaken with the end goal of delighting our community of passionate advocates at every step, every single day. Here, you will find virtually limitless opportunities to learn and take charge, only constrained by tenacity and your incoming skillset. At our core, we are teachers driven not only to invest but make the world better tomorrow than today, while create an enriching environment that fosters camaraderie and improve you.

TO APPLY:

Send us an email at interns@bastilleventures.com with a resume and information on why you are most interested in working with us. This position is filled on a rolling basis.