Jobs - Internship

Photo + Video Internship – Fall 2021 (Sept. 13 – Dec. 10)

As a photo + video intern at Deksia, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our Director of Photo + Video and gain valuable experience in working on photo and video shoots, pre- and post-production work, and strategy for Deksia and its clients. We seek a young professional in the photo or video production world who is eager to learn and work hard to meet our clients’ goals and metrics during this 3 month internship. Internship programs are tailored to fit the intern’s interests, so description and responsibilities of the position will vary from candidate to candidate.

4 Obsessions:

In this role, you will find success if you obsess about:

Obsession 1 – Expand department capabilities

Obsession 2 – Department efficiency

Obsession 3 – Collaboration

Obsession 4 – Educate to sell

Job Accountability

  • I support my community internally and externally.
  • I strive to be and do my best.
  • I make it fun.
  • I complete projects assigned to me on time and in budget.
  • I produce media that delivers on projects’ quality and messaging goals.
  • I maintain up to date records as it pertains to my department.
  • I effectively deploy the direction provided to me.
  • I carry out daily and weekly tasks as assigned to me.
  • I get it: I understand the inner workings, systems, and responsibilities of my job.
  • I want it: I love to do my job.
  • I have the capacity for it: I have the mental, physical, and emotional ability to do my job.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2+ years of study in a photography or videography-related field
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator 
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to collaborate and share knowledge with team members, but also work independently when required

Wishlist Skills

  • Student working toward a degree in Photography or Videography
  • Experience at a marketing agency
  • Brand concepts and strategies

Growth Path with Deksia

  • Level 1: Video Intern
  • Level 2: Photo + Video Apprentice
  • Level 3: Photo + Videographer

Compensation

  • 3 month internship program
  • Flexible work environment
  • Part time (20 hours per week)
  • Unpaid internship, available for college credit

Location

  • Grand Rapids, MI

Next Steps

  1. Complete the assessment found here.
  2. Send your resume, a demo reel, and a cover letter to hr@deksia.com.