Production & Social Media Internship with Wool Hat Creative

(for college credit, unpaid)

Contacts:

Phil Hüffeldt, Lead Creative
Jenna Misra, Creative Consultant

Position Summary

The intern at Wool Hat Creative will have the opportunity to develop real-world skills in the world of media production and storytelling, with a specific focus on documentaries and videos in the advocacy and outdoor adventure spaces. Interns will gain experience and insight into creating meaningful stories - from the idea phase, to production, all the way to distribution. Social media is also an essential piece of this internship - where interns will be tasked with helping to create engaging, successful content and campaigns for social media outreach.  Interns will collaborate remotely with Wool Hat Creative representatives with regular check in’s over video call and periodic opportunities to work on site with projects, film shoots, office hours etc. as they arise.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants:

  • Pursuing a degree in, and/or with experience in: media production, video production, editing, film, photography, marketing, communication. or journalism. 

  • Who have an understanding of content development for different audiences.

Successful applicants will show/be:

  • Superb writing and proofreading skills

  • Basic proficiency with video/photo editing platforms

  • Flare and familiarity with social media platforms

  • Professional and open communicator that can solve problems, work independently, and with a team

  • Eagerness and ability to quickly learn and grow as an artist and media professional 

  • Ability to multitask and balance life, school, and other responsibilities with this opportunity 

Responsibilities may include (but aren’t limited to)*:

  • 8-10 hours a week for the duration of the semester

  • Working on their own personal creative project

  • Develop social media posts, monitor feedback, and analyze the results

  • Pre-production work (scheduling, organizing, planning)

  • Production work (out on a shoot assisting Phil & Jenna with shooting, lighting, audio) as projects arise

  • Editing (editing small pieces for social media or organizing media files)

  • Other media-related, office, business, or administrative duties to be determined by WHC as they arise

*Passions and existing skills may be considered when determining intern duties.

Additionally, applicants will be great for the role if they: 

  • Are at least 18 years old

  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds (such as production gear)

  • Have regular access to a computer and smartphone and social media

  • Have some form of video and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite preferred)

  • Have transportation to and from office hours and shoots/projects

About Wool Hat Creative - Advocacy, Adventure, Media. 

Wool Hat Creative, or WHC, is an impact-driven media and production company dedicated to meaningful stories, with a focus on advocacy and adventure, that help make the world a better place.

A big part of what we do is helping like-minded organizations, brands, candidates, campaigns, and individuals tell their stories and further their missions through film, photography, and more. We also produce long-form, story-driven content through documentaries, narrative films, and comedy that deliver powerful messages through a good thrill, laugh, or cry, or just simply entertain.

Aside from making beautiful films and telling impactful stories, we have helped our clients learn how to navigate the outdoor industry and film/TV world, harness the power of non-profit advocacy, write screenplays/pitch decks, capture memories and products through photography, and so much more.

We are based in Denver & Boulder, Colorado, but work all over the world.

Learn more about the organization, our work, and the team at www.woolhatcreative.com. 

Internship Takeaways:

  • Interns will have the opportunity to realize a project of their own (a short video 2-3 minutes, either shot and/or edited by the intern, a photography project, a marketing campaign, etc). The intern will be provided real industry level guidance, feedback and support aimed at helping them grow as a media professional.

  • Experience working on set of video productions as projects arise

  • Knowledge gained from working on documentaries and meaningful stories

  • Refined technical skills in shooting and editing videos

  • Development of social media strategy

  • Portfolio additions of high quality videos and social media content

  • Greater understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production process

  • Skills in professional communication, collaboration, and project management

Other Info:

  • Dates of internship are flexible based on class/school schedules

  • Partially remote and partially on site work as projects and office hours arise

Wool Hat Creative is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please click here. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.