AFRICA-RELATED Inc. Internship Openings
2024/2025
Ready to apply your educational and technical knowledge to real client projects with hands-on experience? This internship opportunity may be for you to join our highly creative team!
Africa-Related Inc is a media content production house based in The Bronx. We are looking for talented, creative individuals to join our award-winning video production team as interns. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the production industry and will seek to learn more about the industry, as well as gain experience in communications, marketing, pre-production, production and post-production. The internship program will run for ten consecutive weeks, with one week off for vacation.
It’s time to explore a new world of storytelling with Africa-Related!
Location
HYBRID | BRONX | NEW YORK
The internship will take place at the Africa-Related Studio, on location and virtually. Interns may be required to complete work at various off-site locations to be determined at the discretion of the internship manager.
Compensation
Interns will receive a $750 stipend upon the successful completion of the Internship Program. School credit will be available upon request in lieu of the stipend. Interns will have the opportunity to receive performance-based bonuses at the conclusion of the internship.
Eligibility
Hiring decisions are based upon an applicant’s completed application, past work/internship experience, major field of study, references and any life or extracurricular activities. Ideal candidates will be well-rounded, hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic and will bring a unique perspective to the table.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for the Africa-Related internship:
Proper work authorization to be employed within the United States
Undergraduate (Junior or higher) and Graduate (MBA, MFA, JD, etc.) students currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited educational institution
Graduate students must have completed their first year before the start of the Internship Program
Recent graduates one year or less removed are eligible to apply
Must be able to work 20 hours per week
Must be Mac/PC proficient
Must have previous work experience in an office environment (media industry is a plus)
Have a strong interest and passion for the film industry
Must be highly creative, detail-oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner, an analytical thinker and a collaborative team player
Solid interpersonal skills to work as part of a project team and foster collaboration
While each Intern is required to meet the above criteria, certain internship positions may have additional qualifications to be fulfilled as defined by the internship department managers. Please read the internship descriptions carefully to determine what is required for the internship for which you are applying. Ultimately, the successful candidate will share Africa-Related’ commitment to providing exceptional, high-quality visual communications that drive each client’s story forward. You’ll be given a high level of responsibility, so it is imperative that the candidate be professional, organized, and creative.
Notes
Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, completed internship application and additional materials to the upload section.
All submitted materials to Africa-Related;
Will not be returned
Will be considered confidential and only reviewed by the Africa-Related Intern Selection Committee.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for the internship program. In-person, phone, or Skype interviews will be determined by the internship managers.
Please email info@africarelatedinc.com with all questions and inquiries. Please reference the name of the internship position and session for which you are applying for in the subject line of all correspondence. (ex: Pre-Production Internship - Spring 2024)
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Sales and Marketing Internship
The Sales and Marketing Intern will be responsible for working alongside Africa-Related’ in-house business development and marketing team. You will assist in sales and marketing projects as needed; including, but not limited to: creating reports, generating leads, written and visual collateral creation, and management of different social channels. You must understand complex analytics in an effort to gain insight into the business, while translating that data into relevant information and possible sales opportunities for internal decision makers. Ultimately, you will be adept at combining your creativity with tangible data to produce sales and marketing initiatives.
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a high attention to detail
Expertise and specialized skills in business intelligence and data analytics
Strong planning and organizational skills with sound analytical and problem-solving skills
Facility to take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Experience in Google AdWords (PPC) and Google Analytics
Working knowledge of social media trends and applications including Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
Basic knowledge of a sales process
Pre-Production Internship
The pre-production intern will be responsible for working alongside Africa-Related’ in-house pre-production team. You will assist in various efforts as needed, including, but not limited to: concept development, script writing, directing, scheduling, logistics and more. You must possess excellent communication skills and a strong desire to lead and inspire a creative team
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to translate high-level concepts into tangible results
Ability to prioritize and address multiple, concurrent projects, with varying production timelines
Ability to create under pressure and with tight deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide, take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with high attention to detail
Production Internship
The production intern will be responsible for working alongside Africa-Related’ in-house production team in various stages of assigned projects. You will assist in projects as needed, including, but not limited to: operating, maintaining, organizing camera, media, lighting and audio equipment, as well as creating shot lists with the potential for script writing and directing. You should possess a passion for cinematography or directing.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with cameras, lighting, sound, production equipment (Knowledge of Sony A Series and Panasonic GH4 a plus)
Good understanding of camera operations
Ability to create under pressure and with tight deadlines
Ability to provide, take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Creative vision with the ability to execute
High attention to detail
Post-Production Internship
The post-production intern will be responsible for working alongside Africa-Related’ in-house editing and motion graphics team. You will assist in projects as needed, including, but not limited to: media ingestion and digital assets management, condensed edits for social media, two mock edits for skillset assessment and educational growth. You should possess a passion for storytelling and visual design.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Adobe CC Suite. (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop...)
Basic knowledge of color correction and grading
Basic knowledge of Graphic Design and Animation
Ability to create under pressure and with tight deadlines
Ability to provide, take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Creative vision with the ability to execute while collaborating with others
High attention to detail and organizational abilities
Requirements for Consideration:
Completed internship application
Cover letter
Resume
College transcript (official or unofficial)
Pre-hire Surveys
Additional materials such as portfolios, writing samples, demo reels will be accepted