ReelShort Summer Internship Program - 2025

• Program Duration: 8 weeks
• Internship Period: June 30th, 2025 - Aug 29th, 2025
• Location: Culver City, CA
• Target Students: Rising college/university seniors or juniors majoring in Film Production, Media Studies, Communication, Performing Arts, or related fields
• Number of Openings: 5 headcounts
• Application Deadline: June 13th, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

💡 About the Program

ReelShort, the #1 vertical short-form content platform in the U.S., is proud to launch our Summer Internship Program! This is an 8-week immersive opportunity designed for aspiring filmmakers and media professionals to gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing segments in the entertainment industry — short-form vertical storytelling.

You won’t just be observing — as an intern, you’ll be embedded in real production, post-production, and talent management teams, actively contributing to casting, content development, on-set operations, and post-production. This is your chance to help bring the next viral short-form series to life and gain a full-cycle understanding of how hits are made in the vertical drama space.

If you're excited to bring ambitious, high-quality, short-form content to millions of viewers worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.

🎥 Internship Tracks

Interns will be placed into one of the following tracks based on interest, skillset, and team needs:

• Production Team
• Assist with script development, shot planning, budgeting, and scheduling
• Participate in real-time, on-site vertical drama filming
• Support the production team in delivering game-changing shooting experiences
• Observe the post-production process, including offline editing
• Casting and Talent Relations
• Conduct research on talents in the vertical drama space
• Active / Project-Focused: Research emerging talents for ongoing projects
• Strategic / Insight-Driven: Identify and analyze talent trends within the vertical short-form content landscape
• Coordinate and support events such as casting calls, auditions, premieres, and fan engagement activities
• Post-Production Team
• Collaborate with editors, VFX artists, and coordinators to shape the final version of vertical short-form content
• Assist in managing post-production timelines, ensuring projects meet ReelShort's turnaround goal
• Observe and contribute to key phases such as offline editing, color correction, sound mixing, and final delivery
• Help organize assets, maintain workflow documentation, and support editorial efficiency
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
• Analyze editing styles and narrative structures unique to vertical storytelling for mobile-first platforms

🌟 Program Highlights

• Gain hands-on experience working on real, high-impact vertical short-form content projects
• Build your network by collaborating with leading producers, directors, and creative executives
• Receive personalized mentorship and one-on-one career guidance
• Top-performing interns may receive letters of recommendation from Executive Producers or Producers
• Exceptional interns who meet departmental criteria and are eligible for full-time employment may be considered for post-graduation full-time opportunities

📋Application & Selection Process

Step 1: Online Application Submission
Interested candidates must complete an online application form (please use the "Apply for this job" button to submit your application), which includes:

• A current resume
• Responses to the general questions and team-specific questions:
• Each of our three departments — Production, Post-Production, and Talent Management — has prepared 3 short questions.
• Applicants are required to answer the questions from two teams of their choice (6 questions total).
• Responding to all 9 team-specific questions is welcome but not mandatory. You may enter "N/A" for the team you are least interested in.
• Portfolio (if applicable)

Step 2: Application Review
Our recruitment team will carefully review all submissions. Candidates will be shortlisted based on:

• Relevant academic background or hands-on experience
• Alignment with ReelShort’s content, platform vision, and storytelling style
• Clear communication, creativity, and enthusiasm for the industry

Step 3: Interview Stage
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview (20–30 minutes via video call), focusing on:

• Team and cultural fit
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Collaboration style and adaptability

Step 4: Offer & Onboarding
Final decisions will be made following interviews. A total of 5 candidates will receive official offers to join the program.

• An 8-week full-time commitment is required
• Program start date, onboarding details, and assigned team placement will be shared upon acceptance

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