Photography & Videography Intern

The Photography & Videography Intern will assist Cardinal Home Center in curating personal and professional video and photography content to represent our brand to current and prospective customers for use in various areas, including web, social media, YouTube, and other potential platforms. This role involves working closely with Cardinal Home Center’s marketing team, senior leadership, and employees to plan, create, and edit content that ties to the brand and encourages online engagement. The intern will primarily work at our Crozet location and travel to other locations; editing and tasks may be done remotely with prior approval, with a minimum time per week dedicated to being in-store. Expected Duties And Responsibilities • Videography (50%) • Works with Marketing Team to develop and execute shooting schedule and video topics • Curate footage of locations and special areas as directed by the Marketing Team • Produce at least 5-10 videos per semester covering product and brand demonstrations, employee and department spotlights, and other videos • Prepare video outlines and scripts promptly to distribute to employees • Consult with employees on filming timelines and specifics • Align videos to Cardinal Home Center’s brand and identity • Edit videos using Adobe or other video editing software • Voice over video content • Photography (40%) • Coordinate with marketing team to determine photography needs for social media, advertising, and website needs • Develop a robust photo library for printed and digital content • Travel to Cardinal Home Center locations and schedule shoots with managers at each store • Prepare photography equipment for photo shoots • Work with employees and customers to capture photos that match branding standards • Obtain necessary photo releases • Photograph Cardinal Home Center events where applicable • Work with internal staff to take and edit headshots • Social Media (10%) • Assist in curating content and short videos for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms where applicable • Take photos in-store of employees and customers as needed • Travel to client homes and job sites for photography and videography as needed Physical Requirements (With Or Without Accommodation) • Ability to walk and stand for long periods • Ability to lift 40-50 pounds of equipment