Post Production Intern

OceanX • New York, NY

5h • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

OceanX is seeking a Post-Production Intern to support the Digital Programs team as part of the post-production team. This role focuses on managing and organizing a growing library of ocean and nature footage that requires ongoing cataloguing and metadata enrichment.
Working primarily in CatDV, the intern will assist with tagging underwater footage - from shallow to deep - using species identification and other relevant information to improve discoverability and usability of the footage archive. The role also offers exposure to the systems and technologies used to manage and distribute OceanX’s content internationally to clients and partners.
This program will run from June through August and involves working approximately 40 hours per week. This opportunity operates on a hybrid work schedule in our NYC office to allow for in-person meetings/collaboration.
OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment which values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas/approaches. You also must be hard-working, composed and goal oriented. All employees are expected to be excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing undergraduate degree or recent graduates, with specialization in Film/Video/Communications or ocean science
• Experience with pre- and post-production tasks, including data entry and logging video or photo metadata
• Basic understanding of digital post-production workflows; some editing experience is a plus
• Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic
• Agility, with a track record of getting things done
• Organized, reliable, and meticulous
• Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Maintains high standards
• Highly collaborative
• General curiosity and passion for the Ocean

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry, logging video and photo metadata, and other pre- and post-production tasks
• Manage and organize digital media assets, including tagging and cataloguing underwater footage using CatDV
• Support digital post-production workflows and editing content related to marine creatures and ocean environments
• Assist with editing select reels and navigating partner asset requests
• Complete additional administrative or general post-production tasks as needed

Benefits

• This position is eligible for statutory benefits only.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern