Video Production Internship job at ChildServe. Johnston, IA.
ChildServe has an opening for a Video Production Intern. The successful applicant will be working towards a degree in film, editing, graphic design, or a related field. This exciting opportunity will allow a student to create accurate, engaging, and timely video content for ChildServe’s internal and external marketing and communication efforts including branded videos for staff, family, recruiting and donor audiences. This internship is in-person, working from our location in Johnston, Iowa.
Schedule: Summer 2025, Monday – Friday, during general business hours, up to 40 hours per week
Compensation: $12 - $14/hour, commensurate with experience
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and video portfolio samples with your application.
What You’ll Do Organizational Marketing
• Create accurate, engaging and timely video content for ChildServe’s internal and external marketing and communication efforts including branded videos for staff, family, recruiting and donor audiences. This may include developing content for a wide range of visual methods, including but not limited to:
i. Digital Ads (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Google)
ii. Service and family impact videos
iii. Donor recognition
iv. Recruiting efforts
v. Brand and mission awareness
vi. Service-specific videos for website
• Support the marketing team's strategy and special projects as assigned.
Administrative Support
• Complete administrative work as needed, including organizing mailings, managing photo/video releases, collating and binding marketing materials, filing, and general office duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
• Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution working towards a degree in film, editing, graphic design, or related field combined with relevant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge in Adobe Premiere Pro and in the full Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Audition).
• Experience with content creation preferred.
• Previous relevant internships and work or classroom experience preferred but not required.
• Creative eye for storytelling and content gathering.
• Strong organizational skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Tactful customer-service skills for working with internal customers.
• Experience working within and adhering to organizational brand standards is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.
Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let’s talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
