Intern, Video Production at Hart – Toledo, Ohio

**Qualified candidates must submit a reel / portfolio along with a resume to be considered**

THE ORGANIZATION

Hart is a full-service, independent brand transformation agency. In 2025, we marked 60 years of moving brands to better places for a better world. Together, we make Every Day Greater™ for our clients and our people.

SUMMARY

Our CEO started as a Hart intern. Where could an internship here lead you?

We are seeking a motivated and organized Intern to support our Video Production team at our Toledo office. You’ll get hands-on experience and exposure to diverse functions within our agency, such as brand storytelling, digital engagement and market analytics. This internship offers hands-on experience working on commercial, digital, and social media video content while learning how video production operates in a fast-paced agency environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about video storytelling, eager to learn, and comfortable collaborating with creative and production teams to bring ideas to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a sponge. Ask questions. Make suggestions. Have fun!
• Work with people across four offices (Toledo, Columbus, D.C. and Detroit)
• Assist the video production team with pre-production, production, and post-production tasks
• Help set up and break down cameras, lighting, audio, and other production equipment
• Support on-location and in-studio video shoots
• Assist with organizing footage, media files, and project assets
• Provide basic video editing support and help prepare rough cuts or social media edits
• Assist with storyboarding, shot lists, and production planning materials
• Help maintain and organize video equipment and production spaces
• Collaborate with creative, account, and marketing teams on video content needs
• Work with people who have different areas of expertise and love what they do
• Enjoy a creative atmosphere
• Enjoy food for thought and actual snacks and beverages
• Gain experience in an exciting and intellectually challenging job at a leading, independent brand transformation agency that lives its values 

Aside from daily work in your designated department, you may be required to attend or participate in:

• Professional training
• Lunch-and-learn sessions
• Job-shadowing opportunities
• Networking events
• Company outings
• Community Service

QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising junior / senior undergraduate student or recent graduate in film, video production, media production, communications, or a related field
• Passionate about video production, filmmaking, and visual storytelling
• Basic understanding of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
• Familiarity with video editing software such as Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools
• Strong attention to detail and the courage to ask questions
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• A self-starter able to work collaboratively as well as independently

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Basic knowledge of motion graphics, color correction, or sound editing
• Previous internship or coursework in video production or editing

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTER TRAITS

• Thrives in a creative atmosphere and energy a modern agency provides
• A leader still eager to learn and grow continuously
• Inclusive and supportive team player who can work in cross-functional teams with people of different grades and backgrounds
• Possess a penchant for results and an entrepreneurial mindset; you bring a can-do mentality to everything you touch
• Works fast and independently with great precision and accuracy
• Passionate regarding all things visual storytelling
• Ambitious and driven individual who thrives when challenged with big problems
• Seen as a trusted collaborator – someone who has a vision and who is agile enough to adapt to change, as well as embrace the chaos that goes with growth roles
• Tenacious and resilient, developing creative solutions to problems with the will to win

WHAT TO EXPECT

• An exciting and intellectually challenging internship experience within a leading, independent brand transformation agency that honors and lives its values:

o We are Champions for Others

o We are Human-First

o We Act as One

o We incite New Growth

o We invite Exploration

• 24 hours per week during the summer (May-August), 8am-5pm EST Tuesday-Thursday. Exact start/end dates are flexible based on candidate’s schedule and preference
• In-person collaboration, this role will be based out of our office in Toledo, OH
• $15 per hour
• Opportunity to gain hands-on agency production experience and work on real client projects alongside professional videographers, editors, and creative teams
• Daily snacks, beverages, and full access to our on-site tavern and lounge
• An experience that fosters and provides deeper connections, vital flexibility, personal growth, holistic well-being, and shared purpose

We employ great people from an ever-widening variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our agency stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our community. Meet us on @_hartinc and hartinc.com/careers to learn more.

Hart is an equal opportunities employer and continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Hart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.