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Lazeez Pakistani Indian Mediterranean Grill is a dine-in restaurant in Las Vegas. We want more people to see our food online, and we’re looking for a paid Social Media Intern (Content & Video) to help. This is an in-person, part-time role at the restaurant, about 3 hours a week to start. Hours can grow if your content is good. We’ll start with the first month, then review together and keep going if it’s a good fit for both of us. Pay details will be discussed in person.
Responsibilities
- Film short videos for Reels, TikTok, and similar apps
- Take photos of our food and the restaurant
- Edit videos and photos
- Write captions and post on a regular schedule
Requirements
- Experience posting on social media or making your own content (preferred)
- Examples of your work to share. A personal account is fine.
- Able to come to the restaurant in person in Las Vegas, NV
- Reliable and able to post on schedule
Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3.0 – 5.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Have you made or posted social media content before?
- Do you have examples of your content you can share (a social media account or portfolio)?
- Can you work in person at our restaurant in Las Vegas, NV? Yes/No
Work Location: In person
Video Content Producer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Video Content Producer Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large studios, media companies, and marketing teams fill summer intern cohorts the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Map out the employers you want and check their recruiting calendars rather than waiting for listings to surface.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for video content producer interns assess finished work, not credentials alone. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, editing software, motion graphics packages, shooting equipment, and publish links to viewable pieces. Relevant coursework rounds out the picture when work history is thin.
Work your campus network and apply directly
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Career center staff and professors frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice your portfolio walkthrough out loud
Video content producer intern screens often include a portfolio review or a brief creative exercise where you explain your production decisions. Practice walking through your work aloud before the interview, describe your concept, your tool choices, and what you'd change, because interviewers weigh how you think through creative problems as much as the final output.
Target structured content internship programs early
Larger media companies, networks, and agencies run cohort-based programs specifically built to train people new to video production. These programs recruit early and fill in the first application wave. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply as soon as they open rather than treating them like rolling postings.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the video content producer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. A focused list saves time and keeps your applications targeted.
Video Content Producer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a video content producer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of produced video work gives recruiters something concrete to assess, so document your projects with links to finished pieces. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a video content producer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team at the end of your term, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat every project as a sample of your full-time work and ask your manager about return-offer timelines before your internship ends.
When should I apply for video content producer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large media companies, studios, and marketing teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts prevents you from missing a cohort that filled quietly.
Are video content producer internships paid?
Most professional video content producer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Smaller production companies and nonprofits are more likely to offer unpaid or academic-credit arrangements, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a video content producer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. List two or three complete, documented projects, name the tools you used (editing software, motion graphics packages, cameras or capture equipment) and include links to published or viewable finished pieces. Add relevant coursework such as video production, post-production, or media studies. Keep the entire resume to one page.
Are there remote video content producer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the video content producer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Apply early if remote matters to you, remote cohorts fill fast. Filter by work type when you start your search so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.
Can international students get video content producer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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