Post-production Intern

Post-Production Summer Intern, OceanX Education 

About OceanX Education: 

OceanX Education is on a mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of passionate ocean leaders to protect, preserve and harness our oceans for social and environmental impact. We’re a non-profit initiative offering young people insights into the importance of ocean conservation, research, and storytelling through hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes opportunities. 

For more information, visit www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn. 

 

Position Summary:  

OceanX Education is seeking a summer intern to assist our Digital Programs team. Working alongside our post-production team, you will manage our constantly growing library of stunning nature footage that needs ongoing cataloguing and organization. Working in CatDV, this will include tagging underwater footage from shallow to deep, with species and other relevant information to make navigating the footage archive easier. You will also have a chance to learn about the systems and technology we employ to manage and distribute our unique content both internationally and to clients and partners around the world. It is a wonderful opportunity for an exceptional student or recent graduate to gain access to world-class ocean media. Additional tasks will be assigned to refine your talents and develop new skills within post production, including editing selects reels, navigating partner asset requests, and general post-production support.  

This program will run from June through August and involves working approximately 40 hours per week. This opportunity operates in a hybrid work schedule in our NYC office to allow for in-person meetings/collaboration.

OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment which values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas/approaches. You also must be hard-working, composed and goal oriented. All employees are expected to be honest, excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence. 

Position Location: 

New York City 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with data entry, logging video and photo metadata, and other possible pre/post production tasks

• Support digital postproduction workflows and editing content related to marine creatures and ocean environments

• Complete other administrative or general office tasks as needed

    

Qualifications: 

Professional Experience:​ 

• Actively pursuing undergraduate degree or recent graduates, with specialization in Film/Video/Communications or ocean science 
• ​Experience with pre/postproduction tasks (e.g. data entry, logging video and photo metadata)
• A basic understanding of digital postproduction workflows with some editing experience a plus  

Personal Attributes: 

• Determined, resourceful and practical.  An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic 
• Agility, with a track record of getting things done 
• Organized, reliable, and meticulous 
• Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Comfortable with ambiguity 
• Maintains high standards  
• Highly collaborative 
• General curiosity and passion for the Ocean 

 

Compensation: 

Compensation for the role consists of a $20/hour wage. This position is not eligible for health or financial benefits packages. 

 

 

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All correspondence will remain confidential.