Content Producer Intern (Pre-Production, Planning & Content Development)

Content Producer Intern (Pre-Production, Planning & Content Development)

About the Company
Asjai Lou Casting is a New York-based casting company specializing in discovering real people for television, advertising, and cultural storytelling. With over two decades of experience, the company has contributed to major productions including American Idol, Big Brother, and national campaigns for brands such as Nike, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola.
The company is expanding its content and media production systems across digital platforms, educational products, and branded storytelling initiatives.

Position Overview
This internship is designed for students interested in content production, pre-production planning, and creative development within a media-driven business.
The intern will support the planning and organization of content before it is filmed, ensuring all production is structured, intentional, and aligned with business and storytelling goals.
This is a training-focused, portfolio-building internship where interns will contribute to real content planning systems used across video production, social media, and brand campaigns.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience planning real content for video, social media, and campaigns
• Portfolio work showcasing content planning, creative direction, and production strategy
• Experience working across multiple content types (educational, promotional, storytelling)
• Exposure to how content is developed before production begins
• Mentorship and feedback on creative thinking and structured planning

Responsibilities (Training-Based)

• Assist in creating shot lists for video shoots (Diary of Asjai Lou™, That’s My Friend™, educational content, etc.)
• Support development of topic lists for educational and social content
• Help generate hook ideas and talking points for short-form content
• Assist in preparing interview questions and structure for That’s My Friend™ series
• Support planning of promotional content for products, programs, and brand initiatives
• Collaborate with video, design, and marketing teams to align content direction

Mentorship & Learning Structure

• Weekly check-ins and feedback sessions
• Guided support on content planning and production strategy
• Project-based learning with portfolio-ready outcomes
• Exposure to real media production and content systems

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior (or equivalent experience) in Media Production, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong interest in content creation, production, and creative development
• Ability to think creatively while staying organized and structured
• Strong communication and planning skills

Preferred Majors / Backgrounds

• Media Production
• Communications
• Marketing
• Film & Television
• Creative Producing
  Students interested in content planning, storytelling, and media production are encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

• Creative thinking and idea development
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to structure content clearly
• Communication and collaboration
• Attention to detail

Bonus Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with content creation or production
• Interest in storytelling, social media, or media development
• Familiarity with content planning tools or workflows
• Understanding of different content formats (long-form vs. short-form)

Compensation
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide training and hands-on experience.

• College credit available (if applicable)
• Portfolio development and mentorship included

How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must complete the application using the link below:
https://forms.gle/GkrHBwcDV8ZwDBjp7

Additional Note
This internship is ideal for students interested in learning how content is planned and developed before it is produced and distributed.
Interns will gain experience working at the foundation of content creation, helping shape what is filmed, how it is structured, and how it connects to larger brand and business goals.

Internship Overview
This internship is structured in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidelines under Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This internship is an educational, project-based learning experience designed for students interested in technology, casting, media, creative production, and storytelling.
Interns will learn how to apply their existing skills into real-world media and content environments.
Through guided projects and mentorship, students will gain hands-on experience in how content is planned, structured, and developed before reaching production and distribution.

What You’ll Learn

• How to plan and structure content for video and social media
• How to create shot lists and content frameworks
• How to develop ideas for educational, promotional, and storytelling content
• How pre-production impacts the success of final content
• How content planning supports media, branding, and business growth

Program Structure

• Supervised, hands-on learning experience
• Project-based assignments designed for portfolio development
• Exposure to real-world media and content workflows
• Mentorship and feedback from a working Casting Director and Producer

Compensation & Academic Credit
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide hands-on training in media, content, and creative production.
 

Asjai Lou Casting LLC supports students seeking academic credit where applicable and will provide documentation and supervision required by the student’s academic program.

This internship is structured as a learning experience and does not replace the work of paid employees.

Asjai Lou Casting LLC is not a third-party recruiting agency. All internship roles are direct opportunities within the company.

The business is registered in California under Asjai Lou Casting LLC and operates nationally across television, media, casting, and creative production projects.

In addition to its California registration, the company operates from a co-working office in the Wall Street District of New York City located at:

200 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Some internship roles are remote, while others may involve work connected to the New York City workspace depending on the role.