Video Production Marketing Intern

Yamaha Careers • Buena Park, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Yamaha is seeking a Video Production Marketing Intern to contribute to marketing projects for its musical instrument and audio/visual products, from conception through launch. The intern will learn from the marketing team and gain portfolio-ready experience across video production and related creative work. The internship is paid, runs during the Spring term (January–July), and lasts approximately three months, not exceeding six months. Relocation is not provided. The role is based at Yamaha’s corporate office in Buena Park, California, with a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited university, or have graduated within the past year, with a degree in Video Production, Music Production, or a combination thereof.
• Be able to work full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the internship.
• Be proficient in Mac OS.
• Have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Have audio and/or video production and editing experience.
• Be comfortable with video production schedules and on-set etiquette.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, action orientation, receptiveness to feedback, and a solution-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in social media marketing and/or advertising.
• Experience with website, print, digital, and/or email design.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve.
• Appreciation of music and sound.
• Self-motivation, drive, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects as a video production crew member.
• Help develop motion graphics, video bumpers, and end-card templates.
• Assist the production team with video and photo shoots, including setup and teardown.
• Work onsite to organize and maintain the video/photo content studio.
• Create pre-production documents with the team, including call sheets, shot lists, and overheads.
• Conduct stock photo, video, and music searches.
• Help manage, clip, tag, edit, and archive assets.
• Assist with audio, lighting, grip and electric (G&E), and basic camera setups on location.
• Help with day-to-day departmental needs.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Employee wellness programs, including free music lessons.
• Free concerts from award-winning artists.
• Discounts on hotels, travel, entertainment, and other attractions.
• Casual dress.
• Paid sick time.
• Holiday pay for company holidays that fall within the internship.
• Inclusive and passionate culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to Yamaha’s work changing people’s lives through music and sound.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern