Video & Social Media Intern

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Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for visual storytelling? Do you live and breathe video creation & editing, animation and social media? If so, we want you to join our dynamic Creative Team as our new Video & Social Media Intern!

Your next ride starts here:

As the Video & Social Intern at our Amsterdam HQ, you’ll support content production by capturing and editing scroll-stopping videos for socials and digital campaigns. You will collaborate closely with copywriters, graphic designers, content creators as well as our brand marketing team. Would you like to work within one of the fastest-growing organizations in Europe and contribute to a sustainable future? Then you have come to the right place at Swapfiets!

How you pedal us forward:

You will become a part of our internal Creative Team alongside our Content Creator, Graphic Designer, Creative Lead, Copywriter and Creative Project Manager. Next to that you’ll: 

• Ideate and produce short-form video content for Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube Shorts.

• Assist with coordinating, scripting, filming and directing shoots with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the content strategist to develop innovative video concepts for digital marketing campaigns that elevate our brand and resonate with the community.

• Stay updated on the latest short-form platform features and trends, turning them into impactful brand content.

• Edit video footage for campaigns, ensuring high-quality and engaging content in accordance with our brand guidelines

• Work with our talented team of designers, marketers, and content creators to brainstorm and execute fresh, exciting ideas.

• Review content before they go live, ensuring high-quality and on-brand visuals.

The gear you need:

You’re studying or recently graduated with a degree in video & film, digital marketing, or a related field. Preferably you have previous experience with video editing (could be for your own channel or as a freelancer). Besides that, you are enthusiastic about content creation, and you are ready to improve your skills together with us. Next to that you bring:

• Minimum HBO-working and thinking level.

• Living in the Amsterdam area or willing to commute (please note that Swapfiets does not offer travel compensation for interns).

• Passionate about storytelling through short-form video.

• Enthusiastic user of TikTok, Instagram, and Shorts.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in using in-app video editing tools like CapCut and IG Reels.

• Proficient in capturing content with cameras or smartphones, with good knowledge of composition, color, and lighting techniques in video production.

• Efficient at organizing and managing project files and assets.

• Skilled in developing content formats and series and exporting for various platforms.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate your ideas, video concepts, and suggestions.

• You have a can-do attitude, love tackling new challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Fluent English speaking and writing skills.

• You pay strong attention to detail and have a keen eye for aesthetics.

• You are available for 6 months.

• You can start September 1st.

• You are available at least 32 hours per week (with an availability on Fridays).

Benefits for a smooth ride:

• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲!

• Internship compensation (up to 500 euro per month).

• Lots of responsibility, challenging work, and friendly colleagues.

• Delicious lunch at the office for a small contribution.

• Learning programs developed by our L&D department.

• Lots of workshops and inspirational talks.

• One day off per year to do voluntary work paid by Swapfiets.

• Flexibility in working from home and at our office in Amsterdam.

Procedure

You can now directly apply for this vacancy.

• As soon as we think you've got what it takes to qualify for this position, our team will contact you over a video call to check some basic information and ask you about some of your previous successes related to the role.

• Next, if we believe there is a match you will be invited for an interview with two of our team members. Great if you have previous work examples to share during the interview.

• Are you and Swapfiets still as enthusiastic at the end of the process? Then you will receive an offer to join the Swapfiets team!