Part-Time Internship: Multimedia Coordinator
PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION:
MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Founded in May of 2014, MORTAR exists to help entrepreneurs build businesses and transform their cities. MORTAR accomplishes this goal by offering a 15-week business training course designed to teach community entrepreneurs the nuances of starting or growing a business. Post-graduation, our alumni program offers additional months of ongoing support. MORTAR operates a network of BRICK Pop-Up Shops that entrepreneurs can utilize to pressure-test their ideas in real-time. Lastly, through The Iron Chest Fund, we’ve delivered nearly one million dollars through grants, low-interest loans, and equity investments directly to MORTAR Alumni who need start-up/growth capital. Learn more about MORTAR here.
MORTAR is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where various backgrounds, cultures, orientations, and talents can flourish.
POSITION OVERVIEW:MORTAR is looking for an intern to work with our Storytelling team to assist with various projects.
REPORTS TO: MULTIMEDIA MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with content creation for web, social media, podcasts, and video projects.
Support video and photo shoots by helping with equipment setup, organization, and breakdown. - Edit short-form video and audio content under the guidance of Multimedia Manager.
Research industry trends, tools, and best practices to support multimedia strategies. - Assist in scheduling shoots, coordinating logistics, and maintaining project calendars.
- Help organize and maintain multimedia files, archives, and equipment.
- Provide on-site support during live video and audio productions.
- Draft and edit copy for multimedia content (e.g., captions, short scripts, promotional blurbs).
- Shadow the manager in project meetings and take notes to track action items and deadlines.
- Assist in monitoring and tracking performance of media campaigns.
- Learn and document workflows, tools, and processes to support production efficiency.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute creative ideas.
- Provide general administrative support for multimedia projects (e.g., budget tracking, vendor coordination, permit paperwork).
- Participate in regular check-ins with the manager to review progress, receive feedback, and set learning goals.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Integrity
- Critical thinking Skills
- Enthusiasm for Video Production
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Flexible, optimistic, constructive, with a good sense of humor
- Administrative, written, and verbal communication skills
- Time and project management skills
- Emotional maturity
- Hard-working, highly resourceful team player
- Adhere to the utmost ethical standards, intuitive, considerate, and kind
- Adaptable, versatile, forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
- High level of organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Familiar with the missions of MORTAR and Brick Pop-Up Shops
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs of equipment regularly and stand for long periods of time
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with various design and video editing tools (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, etc.)
- Some experience with Google Suite
- Experience in video production/editing, podcast production, photo editing, and/or graphic design, etc.
- Some understanding or interest in the local & national entrepreneurial ecosystem and how to communicate MORTAR’s unique value proposition