How to hire a producer internship

How to hire a producer internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step producer internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a producer internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new producer internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your producer internship job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a producer internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A producer internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, producer interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of producer interns.

   Type of Producer Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Producer Internship	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$13-23
   Stage Manager	A stage manager is someone who oversees theatrical performances and all practical and technical aspects of rehearsals and shows, such as lighting cues, sound, prop usage, and costume changes. The core skills that stage managers should possess to accomplish their responsibilities include excellent attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work under pressure, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills... Show more	$15-36
   Freelance Producer	The responsibilities of a freelance producer are so broad that they can be tricky to define. Broadly, a freelance producer is responsible for finding, launching, and completing a project... Show more	$15-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Video Production
   • Audio Clips
   • News Stories
   • Video Content
   • Instagram
   • Graphic Design
   • Adobe Premiere
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • B-Roll
   • Twitter
   • Station Website
   • YouTube
   • Radio Show
   • RAN

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   Responsibilities:

   • Facilitate and manage CNN weekend editorial team of freelance editorial producers.
   • Develop informational web pages using html.
   • Organize Microsoft PowerPoint slides and create high-quality video.
   • Compose and edit scripts for television newscasts, entertainment television programing including fiction and non-fiction productions.
   • Used strong writing and newsgathering skills to compile stories and packages for multiple newscasts and web stories.
   • Compose and edit scripts for television newscasts, entertainment television programing including fiction and non-fiction productions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your producer internship job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A producer internship salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, producer interns' average salary in south carolina is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level producer interns earn 42% less than senior-level producer interns.
   • Certifications. A producer internship with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a producer internship's salary.

   Average producer internship salary

   $37,315yearly

   $17.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level producer internship salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a producer internship job description

   A producer internship job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a producer internship job description:

   Producer internship job description example

   Who We Are
   
   Our mission is simple: to rid the world of cheesy corporate videos. It's a tall task, and our work is far from done. That's where you come in - because behind every pixel we create exists an incredibly talented, highly motivated team relentlessly committed to producing incredible video content that elevates our clients' brand.
   
   522 is looking for a Video Producer Intern within our Client Services department. Working closely with our Producers and Creative department on our creative projects, you'll get a chance to learn about all aspects of video production in today's digital world.
   
   522 aims to build upon a candidate's existing talents of attention to detail, meticulous organization, excellent communication, and the ability to assess and appropriately balance priorities. The Video Producer Internship will support our Producers as they oversee 15+ projects of varying scales and scope, managing key stakeholders, creatives, and team members from project inception to close. They assist in the execution of the strategy, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of video projects... all while upholding our standard for creative quality.
   
   We believe video shouldn't be a production. We believe in making it a simple, fun, collaborative process. We produce videos that people actually want to watch - maybe even share. And by repeating this process often enough, we aim to become the most fun, most loved video agency on the planet.
   
   If you want to help our teams tell great stories, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment, give us a shout. Interested applicants should submit a current resume and a cover letter that tells us why you're interested in working at 522 and includes the days and hours you would be available to work this spring.
   ResponsibilitiesDrafting project timelines Scheduling talent interviews Ordering equipment and determining logistics for remote and live video shoots Communicate directly with partners, vendors, and clients, as needed
   RequirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Driven and hard-working Ability to take direction and multi-task
   
   Gain practical experience with current video production techniques and shadowing our talented team members. Get the mentoring and training opportunities while building your business network. This position will start unpaid, but has the opportunity to become a paid position.
   
   What's Next?
   
   Bringing the right people onto our team is one of our most important responsibilities. Our interview process, particularly for full-time work, may consist of multiple rounds of phone, video, and in-person interviews. We take our time to make sure the process is done right. We'll do our best to respond to each applicant, but please know that we appreciate your interest even if a position with us isn't an immediate fit.
   
   If you want to be a big part of a growing business, if you want a team environment to collaborate on creative ideas, if you want to take the next step in your career-come talk to us.
   
   At 522 Productions, we're made stronger by working with people with a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives. We're an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to any applicant or employee with a disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right producer internship for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with producer interns they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit producer interns who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your producer internship job on Zippia to find and recruit producer internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with producer internship candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new producer internship

   Once you've selected the best producer internship candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new producer internship first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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