This week, I am covering some of the places that I am interested in working at, as well as how I would need to improve to be a qualified applicant. Here are my top 10:
Digital Content Intern at Pencils of Promise
Skills Required
– Video editing on any professional software
– Experience with DSLRs
– Strong understanding of social media metrics and the importance of data
What I Need to Work On
An important aspect of this internship is to have skills in video production. I have been making videos for over 4 years now and have a lot of editing experience, so I believe I am already reasonably qualified in that regard. The other aspects of the job, however, like social media data analysis and heavy blogging, are not as much in my wheelhouse. To gain these skills, I want to continue working on my blog and building my own social media brand, using myself as a case study to learn more about data analysis.
Video Production Intern at DP+
Skills Required
– Varies depending on type of internship, but generally requires very strong filming and editing skills
– Knowledge of brand marketing and development
What I Need to Work On
My experience with filming and editing could make me a pretty strong candidate, but my knowledge of brand marketing is still not very good. Again, practicing with my own social media to see how I can continue to grow my personal brand would take me to the next level.
Skills Required
– Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
– Knowledge of Canon 5D preferred
– Pursuing coursework in film production or digital media
What I Need to Work On
I have a basic understanding of Excel, but it is not nearly strong enough. I need to watch more tutorials, and I am also considering taking a class to learn more. I have not worked with the 5D specifically, but I have worked with near identical cameras, so that should not be an issue.
Creative Director at Wieden + Kennedy
Skills Required
There are no official listings out for this position, but I have seen the work of several of their creative directors. It would require a powerful creative vision, lots of experience directing large scale productions, and great management skills.
What I Need to Work On
I have been following WK’s work for a long time. They make the Old Spice commercials as well as many of the KFC commercials, and I love what they do. This is my dream, but to get a position as a creative director, I would need way more experience in content planning and directing for commercial video productions. This would mean continuing writing and directing my own productions and working on becoming a strong leader while refining my craft and developing my vision.
Skills Required
There are no official listings for positions, I would have to inquire directly, but the requirements would roughly be several years of experience in brand marketing strategy as well as in production for photo and video advertisements.
What I Need to Work On
Mother does a lot of really unique advertisements. I would need to really developing my understanding of brand marketing and strategy through my courses, as well as through internships and jobs in the marketing field. Refining my craft as a video producer through practice will also be necessary.
Skills Required
– 8-10 years agency experience as a creative.
– A background in copy but an understanding and eye for good art direction.
– Can create big ideas and the tactics that accompany them. And then sell them in.
– Emotionally intelligent with the ability to manage other creatives.
– Solutions oriented. Knows how to deal with feedback and relay it to their team.
– Strong knowledge of digital production and experience with video shoots.
– Strong presentation skills.
– Pragmatic but inspired.
– Has a diversified background and a variety of interests to draw inspiration from.
– CPG, Beauty, Fashion or Luxury experience is a plus, but let’s see what else you’ve got!
What I Need to Work On
I need to work in the field for almost a decade before I can qualify for this, but it would be a very interesting job. Working at different advertising and production agencies as well as gaining experience in leadership is what I would need for this.
Skills Required
-Stellar presentation skills and the ability to articulate big ideas in a simple way
– Build strong concepts no matter the industry or media
– An eye for how to create great, art directed work
– Handle multiple production jobs from pre-pro to post
– Experience leading others
– Passion for cross-departmental collaboration and commitment to the team concept
– A true student of the industry
What I Need to Work On
I would need to diversify my experience from just video to all art fields, while also working on my leadership and presentation skills. I want to practice my graphic design skills a lot more, while also working toward leading a video production team to gain the necessary experience.
Skills Required
There is no official listing for this position at the moment, but an intense understanding of video as a craft and brand marketing strategies would be key.
What I Need to Work On
I would need to develop a very strong portfolio, while at the same time practicing with promoting my own content to really nail down my marketing abilities.
Video Production Intern at Goodby Silverstein
Skills Required
There are no official listings for positions, I would have to inquire directly, but the requirements would roughly be several years of experience in brand marketing strategy as well as in production for photo and video advertisements.
What I Need to Work On
I need to keep developing my portfolio and building my personal brand, while diversifying my skills enough to be useful in multiple ways. Through participation in an internship this Summer, plus my individual and course work over the next year, I think I will have the required experience.
Video Production Team Member at HZ
Skills Required
There are no official listings for positions, I would have to inquire directly, but the requirements would roughly be several years of experience in brand marketing strategy as well as in production for photo and video advertisements.
What I Need to Work On
Building my brand and refining my craft as a videographer through real world experience is what I need to land a position here. I also need to broaden my horizons to master different software applications, both for editing and analytical purposes.
Thanks for reading, tune in next week for my take on collaboration in the workplace!
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