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Internship Opportunities

Join the Big Shoulders Team.

We're looking for driven students and recent graduates to work alongside our crew in production, post-production, and administration. Three roles are open — explore them below and apply today.

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Full Service

Production & post under one roof

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Chicago, IL

142 E. Ontario Street

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Hands-On

Real sets, real clients, real work

Open Positions

Internship Roles

Big Shoulders offers three internship tracks. Click a role to see full details, then complete the application form below.

On-Set & Field

Production Intern

Work alongside our crew on location and in-studio — camera, grip, audio, PA duties, equipment management, logistics, and more. A valid driver's license is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3rd/4th year students or recent graduates
  • Interest in Camera, Audio, Grip, PA, or other production positions
  • Mac & PC proficiency; camera & audio gear knowledge
  • Understanding of media management & set etiquette
  • Valid driver's license
  • Comfortable driving large SUVs / cargo vans
  • Minimum 2 full days/week, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
  • Weekend and off-hour availibility is plus

Responsibilities

  • Observe & assist on-location video productions
  • Observe & assist studio productions
  • Load, transport & manage production equipment
  • Serve as Production Assistant (PA) on set
  • Drive production vehicles to locations
  • Pick up gear & craft services
  • Create social media, demo, and tutorial content
  • General office support, web research & errands
Compensation: All internships are unpaid. Monetary compensation may be offered for income-producing projects, including evenings and weekends (client support, unsupervised shoots, in-house media management). BSDVP equipment rental based on BSDVP schedule is available upon request, for current interns.
Editing & Graphics

Post-Production Intern

Sit in on edit sessions, assist the graphics team, digitally manage footage, and learn professional workflows across the Adobe suite and Davinci Resolve. Please submit a portfolio link if you have one, even if it is limited.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3rd/4th year students or recent graduates
  • Interest in the technical side of video & post-production
  • Experience in the Adobe Suite and Davinci Resolve
  • Motion graphics, 3D, & web design a plus
  • Some hands-on video equipment experience
  • Minimum 2 full days/week, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Responsibilities

  • Observe & assist edit sessions
  • Create supplemental materials for edit projects
  • Assist our client-success team by creating various assets
  • Digitally manage footage using our NAS and/or Facilis media solution
  • Edit internal projects under supervision
  • Edit client-facing projects under supervision
  • Scrub footage & export for client/producer viewing
  • Learn OBS recording workflows
  • Create social media, demo, and tutorial content
  • General office support, web research & errands
Compensation: All internships are unpaid. Monetary compensation may be offered for income-producing projects, including evenings and weekends (client support, unsupervised shoots, in-house media management). BSDVP equipment rental based on BSDVP schedule is available upon request, for current interns.
Office & Production Support

Admin Intern

Keep the office and productions running smoothly — scheduling, client communication, call sheets, vendor coordination, and general logistics support for our production and post-production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3rd/4th year students or recent graduates
  • Interest in production coordination, office administration, or client services
  • Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
  • Comfortable communicating with clients, vendors, and crew
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar
  • Minimum 2 full days/week, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars, scheduling & shoot logistics
  • Prepare and distribute call sheets
  • Coordinate with vendors, freelancers & crew
  • Support client communication & correspondence
  • Assist with invoicing & general office administration
  • Maintain project files, contact lists & production calendars
  • General office support, web research & errands
Compensation: All internships are unpaid. Monetary compensation may be offered for income-producing projects, including evenings and weekends (client support, unsupervised shoots, in-house media management). BSDVP equipment rental based on BSDVP schedule is available upon request, for current interns.
Get Started

Internship Application

Complete all required fields and our team will follow up usually within 48 hours. Please reach out to drewm@bigshoulders.com if you have not heard back within one week. Applicants should include a portfolio link if possible.

Have questions? Email drewm@bigshoulders.com before applying.

Internship Contact

drewm@bigshoulders.com

312.540.5400

142 E. Ontario Street
Chicago, Illinois

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02 — Personal Information
03 — Academic Background
04 — Experience & Skills
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05 — Availability
06 — Additional Information
07 — Emergency Contact

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