Photographer/Videographer Internship
Who We Are…
Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing advertising technology companies in the country. Born out of necessity to provide the best return on investment for our partners, Drive has developed a cloud-based advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to stimulate revenue growth.
As an intern at Drive Social Media, you'll embark on a transformative journey within a collaborative and rapidly expanding advertising agency. Over the course of this structured 10-12 week program, you'll delve into meaningful projects under industry experts' guidance, fostering personal and professional growth. The internship offers a holistic learning experience, providing opportunities to gain insights into Drive Social Media's business operations, refine presentation skills, master business analysis, hone problem-solving abilities, and appreciate the pivotal role of customer service in a dynamic environment. Alongside hands-on experience, interns will participate in roundtable discussions covering diverse business and leadership topics, engage in professional development activities, benefit from mentorship, and culminate their experience with a final presentation to Drive's leadership team.
THIS IS A DUAL PURPOSE ROLE. Applicants must be knowledgable in BOTH videography and photography.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal partners to brainstorm content ideas that align with campaign goals, target audiences, and brand identity.
- Capture engaging photos and videos aligned with brand messaging and client objectives.
- Utilize a variety of camera equipment and lighting techniques to achieve professional-grade results.
- Ideate, conceptualize, and coordinate concepts with internal partners.
- Edit photos and videos using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to ensure a cohesive visual style.
- Completion of a capstone project.
- Maintain and organize equipment to ensure its proper functioning and availability.
- Stay current with the latest social media trends and visual content best practices.
- Respond to feedback in a timely manner and work within tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Candidates must be able and available to work part-time during the duration of the program: June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024 at our St. Louis, MO location on a flexible schedule. Schedules will be created on a week to week basis to accommodate ideal learning opportunities.
- Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university – in a photography, videography, or related program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
- Proficient in photography and videography techniques
- Knowledge of photo and video editing software
- Strong creative vision and attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a team environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including Google Suite
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of social media advertising best practices.
- Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus.
- Proficiency in additional editing software (e.g., Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Exceptional communication skills; verbal, non-verbal, and written, with the ability to tailor a conversation or a request to each unique individual (clients and employees alike) to achieve a desired outcome
Why Drive Social Media…
Over the past 10 years, we’ve been keeping up with the massive shifts in consumer attention to online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and Google and we pride ourselves on comprehending and delivering the industry’s best practices and solutions to our partners.
Come join our 200+ employees at AdWeek’s Fastest Growing Agency, Inc. 5,000’s six-time award winner, and we’ve also been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdWeek, NBC, Smart Insights, Glassdoor, NHL.com, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur Magazine, Startup Grind, Business.com & Medium Business Journal.
To find out more about us, check out our Culture Insight Video: https://vimeo.com/717520250
Brand New Offices…
- Saint Louis’s office is outfitted with a hidden speakeasy (let’s see if you can find it)
- Miami has a gorgeous view in the heart of Brickell
- Atlanta office was recently built in January of 2021 in Midtown
- Nashville’s spacious office is 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly Hall
- Tampa's office overlooks the Gulf from the heart of the Westshore Business District
Drive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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