Video Marketing Associate, bizzNEST

Digital NEST

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

bizzNEST is the creative agency of Digital NEST. bizzNEST offers a paid, 1-year internship program that provides real world professional training. Through this program, Associates hone and develop their technical and professional skills, gain real professional experience by working with clients, build professional level portfolios and resumes, and become competitively qualified for entry-level, career-focused employment.
bizzNEST is looking for a motivated Associate who can assist with our video marketing production projects, and is a quick learner and has a passion for this field. Associates will work under staff supervision to take projects from initial client intake through ideation, production, post-production and delivery, gaining experience in advanced video production techniques. They will support planning, execution, and editing to create visually appealing video content. They will be creating video content for external clients as well as working within the organization. They will also collaborate across functional teams for projects, as needed, including Design and Web Development.

Requirements

• High school graduate or currently majoring in the fields of Cinematic Arts, Film and Media Arts, or related fields. Self-taught individuals are welcome if they can demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in video production.
• Experience working with DSLR/Cinema cameras and production equipment (lighting, audio, support systems.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite / DaVinci.
• Demonstrates self-awareness of one’s strengths, biases, and growth areas, and can apply self awareness in their work.
• Takes the initiative to learn, and independently seek resources for personal and professional growth
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and maintain attention to detail and quality work
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Uses empathy and communication to build positive working relationships with colleagues
• Effective oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills. Employs active listening, is open to receiving feedback, and can communicate ideas in a clear and organized manner
• Strong critical thinking skills. Must be able to critically analyze their work, and assess their work from the client’s perspective.
• Strong problem solving skills. Identifies problems, and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrates adaptability to new working environments, processes, tasks and systems
• Demonstrates leadership capacity and is eager to grow as a leader in their work and community
• Demonstrates creativity and curiosity to develop new approaches to communicating ideas to clients.
• Passion for the mission of Digital NEST and belief in upholding organization’s core values.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to issues of culture/ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, class/SES and immigration status.
• Ability to be an ally to people of color, women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and intersex individuals and their allies (LGBTQIA).
• Ability to meet the minimum amount of hours required.
• Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time performing desk-based computer tasks.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours a day for production work.
• To participate in some production opportunities the Associate will be responsible for their own transportation.
• In-person participation at either Watsonville or Salinas Digital NEST sites.
• Available nights and weekends for production work, on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Background in social media short form content production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industry trends, visual styles, and storytelling techniques to inform creative decisions.
• Assist the production team in developing comprehensive pre-production materials, including: Storyboards and visual references
• A/V scripts and shot lists
• Floor plans and set layouts
• Production schedules and call sheets
• Pitch decks and creative presentations
• Ensure all pre-production materials align with the client’s brand and style guidelines.
• Support on-location and in-studio productions, assisting with setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment.
• Operate and assist with production equipment as needed, including: Cameras: Framing, focus, exposure settings, and basic troubleshooting.
• Grip & Lighting: Setting up lights, adjusting modifiers, and maintaining proper exposure.
• Audio: Setting up microphones, monitoring sound levels, and troubleshooting interference.
• Follow best practices for production safety and efficiency while working alongside the crew.
• Assist in the post-production workflow by importing, organizing, and logging footage into editing software.
• Create edits to help shape the narrative structure of projects.
• Edit rough cuts, incorporating interviews, B-roll, graphics, audio, and other elements.
• Apply basic color correction, audio leveling, and simple motion graphics as needed.
• Archive and organize project media according to the organization’s standardized folder structure.
• Source relevant images, videos, and trending topics to enhance content.
• Create visual, written, or video content for social media, websites, blogs, and other platforms.
• Design graphics, edit photos, and produce short-form videos using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut.
• Write captions, blog posts, or newsletter content that aligns with the brand’s tone and goals.
• Work with the design & video marketing teams to align content with broader campaigns.
• Support in brainstorming sessions, creative meetings, and content strategy discussions.
• Interact and communicate with clients (with support).
• Attend meetings and participate in critiques.
• Attend client meetings.
• Collaborate with staff members from other departments, as necessary.
• Participate in applicable certification programs and courses.
• Log work and progress on project management (PM) software such as Asana and customer relationship management (CRM) software such as Salesforce, if necessary.
• Manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Communicate regularly and across-teams through email, chat and in-person.
• Participate in the Mentorship Program and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Professional Development and Career Coaching
• CA Sick Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees