Summer Video Intern (Undergraduate)

Ellucian • Contract • United States • 16h ago

Fast Facts

Ellucian is seeking a Summer Video Intern to join their Video and Content team, focusing on crafting engaging video content that showcases customer and student stories using advanced AI tools.

Responsibilities: Assist in video production and editing, collaborate with the sales team for targeted content, and capture compelling customer and student footage.

Skills: Interest in storytelling and video production, familiarity with digital content creation, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications: Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, film/media studies, journalism, digital media, or related fields.

Location: United States, requires onsite presence three days a week.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,800 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff.

Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement.

Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Are you excited by the possibilities of AI in storytelling and digital media? Do you thrive on turning innovative tools into captivating content that connects with audiences? Join Ellucian’s Video and Content team as an intern, where you’ll harness cutting-edge platforms like Synthesia, Runway, and MidJourney to craft short-form videos, animations, and visuals that bring our brand and customer stories to life. From campaign assets to social media and internal communications, you’ll play a key role in shaping how higher education experiences our message, through the power of AI-driven creativity.

Interns will collaborate as part of a small, innovative team focused on bringing authentic customer and student stories to life through engaging video content.

Where you will make an impact

Purpose & Impact: Help build and support a growing video content team that showcases real customer and student experiences, highlighting how Ellucian products positively impact individuals and institutions.
AI-Powered Creativity: Learn and experiment with emerging AI tools such as Runway, Midjourney, Synthesia, and others to support video ideation, creation, and editing, and management.
Customer & Student Storytelling: Capture, produce, and edit compelling stories from customers and students that demonstrate real-world outcomes and meaningful impact.
Sales Enablement Support: Partner with the sales team to create targeted video content that explains why specific products resonate with particular customer audiences.
Content & Footage Collection: Capture video footage from events and personal student experiences that emotionally connect with prospective students and broader audiences.

What you will gain

Hands-on experience in video production, storytelling, and content strategy.
Exposure to innovative AI-powered creative tools.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including marketing and sales.
A portfolio of real-world video projects showcasing your work.

What you will bring

A strong interest in storytelling, video creation, and creative media
Curiosity and enthusiasm for experimenting with emerging technologies, including AI-powered creative tools
Basic experience with video production, editing, or digital content creation (academic, personal, or extracurricular projects welcome)
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively on a small, fast-moving team
Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to learn through hands-on projects and experimentation
Attention to detail and an eye for capturing authentic, engaging moments
Comfort balancing multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, film/media studies, journalism, digital media, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Duration

May 18 – August 7: This is a full-time summer internship from May 18th- August 7th. This is a hybrid role and will require you to be onsite three days per week.

What to Submit

Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio or Video Samples showcasing your video, storytelling, or creative work (this can include class projects, personal projects, or social media content)

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