Production Intern

Overview

D’Addario & Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories, trusted by musicians globally. As a U.S.-based manufacturing company, we take pride in our commitment to cutting-edge automation, sustainable practices, and giving back through the D’Addario Foundation—providing music education access to underserved communities. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals where our success is built on a culture of curiosity, passion, candor, family, and responsibility.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Intern to support our content team across video and photo projects. This role will involve assisting with editing tasks, organizing media, and providing hands-on help during photo and video shoots. It’s a great opportunity for someone passionate about editing and/or video and photography who wants to learn the full production process in a creative, fast-paced environment, with hands-on experience in real-world production workflows and mentorship from experienced editors, photographers, directors, and producers.

This internship will be in-person at our Farmingdale, Long Island office.  This internship will be part time up to a max of 25 hours per week. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with video editing (basic cuts, sound syncing, simple motion graphics, etc.)
• Support on-set production (lighting setup, gear transport, camera support, etc.)
• Help organize and manage media files, including backups and asset labeling
• Take behind-the-scenes photos and video when needed
• Maintain equipment inventory and help with gear setup/breakdown
• Assist with general production tasks and creative team needs
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative solutions for various projects

Qualifications

• Passion for editing and/or photography and video production
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom), and DaVinci
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift and move equipment if needed (with support)
• Basic photography skills, understanding of lighting and camera operation
• Strong work ethic with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and listening abilities
• Up to date on current video, photography, and social trends.
• A design portfolio / website showcasing relevant work
• High school diploma or GED
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in film, media, communications, or related field
• Residing in the Long Island or NYC area
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Owning a useable camera is a plus
• A background in music is a plus, but not required

The hourly rate for this position will be $20.00 per hour.

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