Introduction

Yamaha employees are committed to helping everyone progress, express and connect through music and sound. We offer innovative, finely crafted and award-winning products for the entire journey.

In the role of Video Production Intern, you will have the opportunity to participate on work for Yamaha musical instrument and audio/visual products. You’ll be involved in every aspect of marketing projects from concepting to launch and you should be able to walk away from the internship with first-class work to add to your portfolio. We’re looking for an intern who is a true team member, not just an errand-runner, who wants to learn from the breadth of experience that our team has to offer. We’re also looking for someone who brings authenticity, a hunger to learn, and a sense of humor to the office each day.

We are recruiting for the Spring term: February – May. This is a paid internship and relocation is not provided. Internships with Yamaha last approximately 3 months but will not exceed 6 months. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, driven and ready to learn.

This position is located in our corporate office in Buena Park, CA and is a hybrid schedule.

Here's what you’ll do:
• Assist on projects and act as video production crew member
• Assist in developing motion graphics, video bumpers and end card templates
• Assist production team with video and photo shoots including set up and tear down
• Work onsite to help organize and maintain video/photo content studio space
• Work with the team to create pre-production documents (call sheets, shot lists, overheads, etc.)
• Conduct stock photo/video and music searches
• Help with asset management, clipping, tagging, editing, and archiving
• Assist with audio, lighting, G&E and basic camera set ups on location
• Pitch-in with various day-to-day departmental needs

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior from an accredited university or have graduated within a year with a degree in Video Production, Music Production, or a combination thereof
• Must be able to work full time (M-F 8:30-5) during internship
• Must be proficient in Mac OS
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative SuiteAudio and/or video production and editing
• Comfortable with video production schedules and on set etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Social media marketing and/or advertising
• Website, print, digital and/or email design
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve
• Appreciation of music and sound

Competencies
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Collaborative
• Action oriented
• Feedback oriented
• Solution oriented

Compensation
• Up to $16.00/hour

Here's what we'll bring:
• Flexible work options
• Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Tobacco cessation reward program
• Free concerts from award winning artists
• Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
• Casual dress
• Paid sick-time and holidays
• Inclusive and passionate culture
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger; changing people's lives through music and sound

If this role is ‘music to your ears’, please apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)