Digital Marketing Intern – Video Production in Cleveland, Ohio at JumpStart Inc

About JumpStart Inc.

JumpStart is a non-profit venture development organization whose mission is to drive economic vitality by connecting entrepreneurs to the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. We envision Ohio as a premier destination for entrepreneurs where businesses thrive, championed by a welcoming and impactful support network.

Key to JumpStart’s success is its ability to leverage the skills, experience and creativity of its inspired team to transform entrepreneurial aspirations into actions with measurable impact. JumpStart leaders and teammates take great pride in JumpStart being a highly demanding yet incredibly impactful place to work.

The Digital Marketing Intern – Video Production supports JumpStart’s Marketing & Communications team by helping turn existing footage, interviews and creative assets into engaging digital video content.

Working up to 20 hours per week, this role will primarily focus on editing short- and long-form videos that highlight the stories of entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners supported by JumpStart. The intern will work within established brand standards, templates and production workflows to create content for social media, YouTube and other digital channels.

This role is ideal for a student interested in video editing, digital storytelling and social media who wants hands-on experience producing professional content for a mission-driven organization.

Video Editing & Production (60%)

• Edit existing interview, event and b-roll footage into polished videos for social media, YouTube and other digital channels
• Produce short-form videos, including social clips, reels and other vertical video content
• Create longer-form founder and small business story videos using established templates and brand standards
• Select compelling interview moments, visuals and supporting footage to help tell clear and engaging stories
• Add titles, captions, graphics, music and other production elements as appropriate
• Resize and adapt video content for different platforms and formats
• Organize project files, footage and completed video assets according to established workflows
• Incorporate feedback from Marketing & Communications team members and make revisions as needed

Digital & Social Content Support (20%)

• Help identify opportunities to repurpose existing video content across social media and digital channels
• Create platform-specific versions of videos for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and other channels
• Assist with thumbnails, titles, descriptions, captions and other supporting video content
• Help maintain consistency in visual style, branding and storytelling across video content
• Support the development of a regular pipeline of founder, startup and small business storytelling content

Production & Content Coordination (10%)

• Assist with organizing raw footage, b-roll, interviews and other production assets
• Help maintain video production calendars, project statuses and content libraries
• Participate in production and content planning meetings as appropriate
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications team members to understand project goals, audiences and deadlines
• Support occasional video shoots, interviews or events as needed

Marketing Team Support (10%)

• Assist with other digital marketing and content projects based on team needs and intern interests
• Support campaign, event and storytelling initiatives with video or multimedia assets
• Contribute creative ideas for improving JumpStart’s digital storytelling and social content
• Stay current on video, social media and content trends that may inform future content

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Video Production, Film, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Coursework, internship experience or portfolio work demonstrating video editing and production skills
• Experience using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar tools
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital video formats
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during the internship period

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong video editing and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to identify compelling moments within interviews and longer-form footage
• Strong attention to detail and visual consistency
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines and creative templates
• Organized approach to managing files, projects and deadlines
• Comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, small businesses and community storytelling

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop or Illustrator
• Experience creating vertical or short-form social video
• Experience adding closed captions and optimizing videos for accessibility
• Familiarity with YouTube publishing and optimization
• Basic knowledge of audio editing, color correction and motion graphics
• Photography or videography experience
• Experience interviewing or creating documentary-style content
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing video editing, social content or storytelling work