Production Intern- Columbia

Full Job Description

About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state?

Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment.

Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses.

And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity!

Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance?

If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

Job Description

The Production Intern will work a maximum of 37.5 hours per week for up to a full year within the agency's Communications Division, under the guidance of the Director, Deputy Director, and Strategic Communications and Media Manager.

Candidates who need to work fewer hours a week or fewer months will still be considered.

The position will work on video production, creative animation, photo editing, and numerous communication projects that define and explain the services, programs, and responsibilities of our agency and its customers.

This position will work on video and photo editing, and numerous communication projects that define and explain the services, programs, and responsibilities of our agency and its customers.

The Production Intern will help storyboard, shoot, develop, animate, and edit videos to provide clear instructions on complex information.

The intern will have the chance to work on event-based videos, press-related videos, social media reels, podcasts, interview recordings, and live recording events.

There will be occasions to also assist with capturing important agency moments through photography, including headshots and events.

The primary focus of this internship is in the editing and post-production phase of video content.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Education and Experience

Must be currently enrolled or a graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Communications, Marketing, Film, Digital Media, or a related field.

Must have a working knowledge of and at least three (3) years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite programs, specifically After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Must attach a portfolio or two (2) video samples of work to accurately reflect skills (links in a PDF or Word document or hyperlinked in resume).

Additional Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable mode of transportation.
Must be able to travel across the state in a state government vehicle for field video assignments if needed.

Additional Information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.