Video Field Production Intern
About The Position
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. The New York Post Internship Program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give interns exposure to real world work within the media and news industry. Our interns are highly valued team members who work on meaningful projects that directly impact our business. Throughout the program, interns participate in career building masterclasses that support their professional growth and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and key leaders in the company. Build your skills, grow your network, and get an inside look at life behind the headlines. The New York Post is the nation’s oldest newspaper with the youngest, most ambitious video department. We want to make our mark in digital video and create memorable work and new watching habits among our audience. The legacy of the great headlines conveys the attributes of our videos: bold, irreverent, judgmental, confident and clever. We want to make videos that surprise viewers. We seek someone who believes news doesn’t have to be boring to be news and who appreciates serious and quirky stories. Let’s talk! Are you passionate about video production, from capturing the perfect shot to crafting an engaging final edit? The arm of the NYP video team that captures and edits anything outside our studios, with our DSLR cameras, is looking for a Video Field Production Intern (40 hrs/week) to assist with field shoots and post-production editing this summer. If you’re eager to gain hands-on experience in digital media and expand your skills in DSLR cinematography and Premiere Pro, this is the perfect opportunity! As part of our high-energy, fast-paced video team, you’ll work closely with producers to help film, edit, and produce compelling video content while also contributing to research, writing, and digital optimization. Note: This internship is scheduled to run from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Participants are expected to work full time hours and adhere to our on-site work schedule. Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 15th.
Requirements
- A strong interest in video production and digital media
- Basic experience with DSLR cameras and Premiere Pro (Photoshop is a plus!)
- Interest in researching and writing for digital video
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
Responsibilities
- Assist in field shoots using DSLR cameras
- Help with video editing in Premiere Pro
- Research stories and trends to help shape video content
- Write video headlines and descriptions for digital platforms
- Create thumbnails and promotional assets in Photoshop
- Pull, organize, and maintain video gear for shoots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
