Content Media Internship

The Content Media Intern will assist Cardinal Home Center in curating personal and professional video and podcast content to represent our brand to current and prospective customers for use in various areas, including web, social media, YouTube, and other potential platforms. This role involves working closely with Cardinal Home Center’s marketing team, senior leadership, and employees to plan, create, and edit content that ties to the brand and encourages online engagement. This position requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week, including travel time. The intern will primarily work at our Crozet location and occasionally travel to other locations; some tasks may be done remotely with prior approval.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities

• Videography
  • Works with Marketing Team to develop and execute shooting schedule and video topics
  • Curate footage of locations and special areas as directed by the Marketing Team
  • Produce at least 5-10 videos per semester covering product and brand demonstrations, employee and department spotlights, and other videos
  • Prepare video outlines and scripts in a timely manner to distribute to employees
  • Consult with employees on filming timelines and specifics
  • Align videos to Cardinal Home Center’s brand and identity
  • Edit videos using Adobe or other video editing software
• Multi-Media
  • Work with Cardinal staff to write and edit Cardinal Corner podcast episode talking points, spanning 5-10 minutes
  • Record, edit, and transcribe podcast content
  • Assist with drafting and editing episode notes for podcast website
  • Develop best practices for podcasts within our industry
  • Assist in developing a marketing plan for podcast episodes and audiences
• Social Media
  • Assist in curating content and short videos for platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
  • Take photos in store of employees and customers, as needed
  • Travel to client homes and job sites for photography and videography, as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience with video editing software strongly preferred
• Experience with writing and recording podcasts preferred
• Knowledge of digital marketing trends
• Experience working with or interest in do-it-yourself home projects preferred, but not required
• Must have valid Drivers License and dependable transportation to commute between locations, as needed

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds of video equipment

Environment and Physical Working Conditions

• May work inside in many different environments
• May work outside in enclosed facilities

Please submit a portfolio of previous work to eaylor@cardinalhomecenter.com