Spring Intern - Digital Video

Job Description

ID TRVL Digital Video Intern
- Spring 2022 (Virtual)
Overview

Although our spring internship program will be completely remote (students can apply from anywhere), please be aware that this intern will report into an east coast based manager and therefore should expect to work on eastern standard time.

The ID TRVL Digital and Social Media team is in charge of curating and cultivating both networks' social media platforms as well as interacting with their audiences and providing socially appropriate content that will resonate with fans in the true crime and paranormal spaces. We aim to promote true crime and paranormal content available on discovery+ as well as support our linear show premieres. We keep a pulse on current trending crime and paranormal news and help bring about overall brand awareness by creating viral videos in the ID and TRVL voice.

Responsibilities

The ID TRVL Digital and Social Media team is looking for an intern who will assist with researching and producing trending true crime or paranormal news videos along with companion videos for discovery+ priority shows to be posted to our social media platforms. Our intern will also be responsible for helping our team stay current in digital media trends and monitor competitors' content for new social strategies. By the end of this hands-on internship, an ID TRVL Digital and Social Media intern will walk away with a portfolio of social-native videos they helped produce as well as a broader understanding of social media content strategy.

Qualifications
*Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Film/Television, or Journalism
* Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
* Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
* Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
* Familiarity with content differences across social media platforms
* Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Premiere Rush, or similar editing software
* Experience with Photoshop, Canva, or any other photo editing software is a plus

About Our Program

Discovery's internationally recognized intern program attracts the country's boldest and brightest students for a paid, for-credit, real-world work experience in the entertainment and media industry.

Like other Fortune 500 companies, we believe in immersing our students in all aspects of our business, giving them first hand experience working for the global leader in real life entertainment. So what sets us apart? We're passionate about investing in our interns-- both personally and professionally. Whether our program is in-person or remote, every semester is packed with speaker sessions with executives, LinkedIn profile reviews, recruiter panels, roundtable events and professional seminars-- and that just scratches the surface.

Think our program sounds pretty awesome? Our former interns thought so too! This year, we were voted into Vault's 2021 internship rankings for best overall internships, best media and telecom internships, best sales and marketing internships and best internships for diversity.

Ready to learn more? Here's what we offer:
• Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunity to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had
• The insider scoop on the TV industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Real life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

And finally, what to know before applying:
• We offer 12 week spring and summer opportunities
• Our Spring 2022 program will be fully remote- the program will run from January 31st-April 22.
• The application deadline for Spring 2022 is Friday, November 12th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
• We do not require a cover letter- please do not submit one. Instead, demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume and interviews.

Interviewing will take place from September through mid-December. A Discovery Intern team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ep6q-3-141-244-201-42 in your application.