Video Production Assistant (Internship)

Why This Internship?

As the Video Production Assistant with the Big South Conference, you’ll be treated like a valued team member, filming championship moments, editing highlight reels for thousands of fans, and collaborating with creative professionals who want to see you grow. Leave with a polished portfolio, strong professional network, and the hands-on experience that sets you apart in the sports media world.

Compensation: $625 per week, plus approved overtime.

Term: 40-week term, Ideal start date is August 13, 2025 and completing May 27, 2026

Location: 7233 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Digital Media and members of the Communications and Branding staff, your work will focus 70% on video production and 30% on asset management. Key responsibilities include:

1. Assist with the daily management and production of the Conference’s video content

2. Shoot, produce, and edit a variety of video content including features, highlights, promotions, recaps, and special projects for the Big South Network and social media platforms

3. Cover major hosted events and championships as assigned, by capturing the intensity and emotion of Big South sports from behind the lens

4. Tell the story of each event through video, with the intuition to recognize and adapt as that story unfolds and changes in real time

5. You’ll receive mentorship from seasoned professionals and have the chance to take initiative on creative projects that matter.

6. Optional on-camera and voice-over opportunities if desired

7. Collaborate on creative projects and receive real-time feedback

8. Maintain and organize archived video assets

9. Learn and modify motion graphics templates in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop

10. Support the technical functionality and upkeep of video equipment

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 1-2 years of video production experience preferred

• Passion for sports and knowledge across a variety of sports

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro with formal training in videography and storytelling

• Comfortable working with professional camcorders, DSLR, studio, or broadcast cameras

• Strong understanding of lighting, audio, and on-set production

• Familiar with the full video production process, from planning to post

• Experience with Photoshop and basic graphic design

• Experience in video interviewing

• Drone experience preferred; FAA Part 107 drone pilot license a major plus, you may have the opportunity to fly for dynamic aerial content

• Creative, organized, motivated, and eager to learn

Grow Your Skills:

You’ll receive mentorship from a supportive team and have the chance to take initiative on real projects. Resources and guidance will be available throughout the experience, what you put in is what you’ll get out.

To Apply:

Follow the Apply Now link, or email your resume, cover letter, demo reel or video portfolio, and contact info for three references to:

Emily Dassel

Assistant Commissioner of Digital Media

emilyd@bigsouth.org