Creative Ops Intern - Video

National Basketball Association (NBA) • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Ops Intern plays a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role in supporting NBAT2 Media’s fast-paced video team in creating compelling digital content across platforms. As an intern, you’ll gain valuable experience assisting in all phases of production—from pre-production planning and on-set support to post-production organization and content delivery. You will work closely with creative producers and creative operations to contribute to a high volume of video projects, including short-form social content, YouTube videos, and branded videos. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of digital video production and contribute meaningfully to a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful self-starter with a strong interest in learning and working in various departments across digital media. You should be organized, eager to learn, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in video production, coordination, and online content creation
• Familiarity with cameras, lighting, and audio equipment is a plus
• Basic understanding of editing software (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and transport gear, and to work flexible hours depending on production needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social platforms like TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram Reels

Responsibilities

• Assist in research, script formatting, and shot listing for upcoming shoots
• Pull and organize archive clips for upcoming productions
• Help scout and confirm locations, props, and talent as needed
• Coordinate shoot logistics including gear prep, run-of-show documents, and call sheets
• Organize and track production assets, such as music, B-roll, and archive footage
• Handle pick-ups, drop-offs, and general runs for the team
• Support setup and breakdown of equipment, lighting, and audio gear
• Manage sound recording on-set as needed
• Act as a production assistant during shoots, helping with talent wrangling, slate management, and behind-the-scenes coverage
• Take detailed production notes and continuity logs
• Help organize and log footage and maintain asset naming conventions
• Collect archive and stock footage and organize for editors and creative producers
• Assist editors with pulls, rough cuts, or transcription when needed
• Edit short form social cuts and video as assigned
• Contribute to performance tracking and post-mortem documentation for completed projects
• Review and tag all published content across channels
• Attend and participate in team standups, brainstorms, and production meetings
• Help build team decks and process documentation
• Help maintain production calendars and task boards
• Support day-to-day office and gear organization

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• fertility and family-forming assistance
• wellbeing allowance
• educational assistance
• mental health coaching/therapy
• tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days
• annual discretionary performance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree