How to hire a video production internship

How to hire a video production internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step video production 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 video production internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new video production internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your video production 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 video production internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A video production internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, video production 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of video production interns and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Video Production Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Video Production Internship	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$10-24
   Camera Operator	A camera operator is responsible for operating various technical equipment to support technical operations, such as media productions and live events. Camera operators must have extensive knowledge of different camera features to select the appropriate device and manage the production's overall visual presentation... Show more	$12-35
   Photo Editor	Photo Editors are employees in the creatives or marketing department of the company. They handle photos used by the company for its marketing collaterals, social media posts, or publishing... Show more	$18-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Video Production
   • Video Content
   • YouTube
   • Motion Graphics
   • Video Intern
   • Video Shoots
   • Promotional Videos
   • Adobe Premiere Pro
   • Audio Equipment
   • Photography
   • Instagram
   • DSLR
   • Edit Video
   • Adobe Creative Suite

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   Responsibilities:

   • Architect & manage MWV's Cisco video and telepresence environment.
   • Manage the scheduling of VTC for SES management and flag officers.
   • Videotaped children, manage, edit and assemble video clips into a library.
   • Manage HD camerawork and calculating wireless mic levels.
   • Provide right-hand executive assistance to the editor-in-chief; manage all aspects of professional life.
   • Assist in filming and editing b-roll footage.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your video production internship job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A video production internship can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, video production interns' average salary in alabama is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level video production interns 56% less than senior-level video production interns.
   • Certifications. A video production internship with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a video production internship's salary.

   Average video production internship salary

   $16.15hourly

   $33,585 yearly

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   Entry-level video production internship salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 1, 2026

4. Writing a video production internship job description

   A video production 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 video production internship job description:

   Video production 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 Production 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 Client Services Intern 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

   There are a few common ways to find video production interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with video production 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 video production internship

   Once you've decided on a perfect video production internship candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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