Production Intern (Manufacturing)
We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.
For over 35 years, National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM®) has set the standard in fitness education with best-in-class evidence-based programs. We have educated over 1.5 million fitness professionals in over 100 countries, creating a global space for optimal well-being and fitness. From personal training to nutrition coaching, wellness to sports performance, NASM trainers and specialists work at every level to help all clients set and reach their own unique goals.
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Production Intern, you will work closely with the creative team to understand project requirements and present options that align with overall objectives, while handling tasks assigned by the PM or COM. You will anticipate and address potential challenges throughout the production process, assisting the Creative Operations Manager in planning and executing video/photoshoots and coordinating logistics. Additionally, you will support post-production efforts by updating the video library, maintaining storage, providing footage summaries, and ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines and visual standards.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Gilbert, AZ office location.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with creative team to understand project requirements/objectives.
- Present options that help support overall ideas and deliverables.
- Work on assigned tasks as requested and assigned by PM or COM.
- Problem-Solving: Anticipate and address potential challenges during the pre-production, production, and post-production stages.
- Pre-Production:
- Assist Creative Operations Manager in planning, organizing, and executing plans for in-house and contracted video/photoshoots from conception to completion in close collaboration with Creative Director. Projects may range from hand-held shoots with one Director of Photography (DP) to large scale projects.
- Assist Creative Operations Manager in coordinating shoot logistics, timeline, milestones, including talent, crew, locations, equipment, and support services.
- Assist Creative Operations Manager with comprehensive directory of contacts (photographers, videographers, models, stylists, locations, etc.)
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Post-Production and Editing:
- Assist Producer in updating video library to reflect NASM brand updates, especially in regards to larger website projects.
- Assist Producer in maintaining storage of footage and photography library.
- Assist Producer in providing dailies and summary of shots/footage for CD.
- Support in-house team with modern, fresh, and clean post-production for all marketing channels as needed.
- Follow brand guidelines, tone, and visual elements established by in-house team and under direction of CD.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an editor for video and photo (2+ years & portfolio preferred)
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Knowledge of the video and photography production process
- Familiarity with industry trends
- Ability to be on your feet for multiple hours a day for on-location video shoots
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and applications
- Independent, proactive, and ability to manage/deliver multiple projects on time
Fostering A Sense of Belonging
We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
About Ascend Learning
As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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