Digital Media Intern (Summer 2026)

Tempe, AZ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multimedia content creation as a paid internship, handling photography, videography, editing, and campaigns (11-week program with 40-hour weeks).

  • Must-have: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in a related field with graduation by Dec 2026–May 2027 and a 3.5+ GPA.
  • Standout: Real projects, portfolios, and mentorship across Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX.
  • Standout: Paid internship with on-site schedule and concrete duration (May 2026–July 2026).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capturing high-quality photos and videos for social media, websites, and marketing materials.
  • Support post-production editing, including color correction, sound design, and video trimming.
  • Manage and organize media assets, ensuring proper documentation and storage.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop engaging multimedia campaigns.
  • Maintain an organized workflow for media projects and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Producing videos from start to finish - editing and delivering final products.
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, and Meta (Facebook/Instagram), including an understanding of content trends and audience engagement strategies.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's with a graduation date of December 2026 - May 2027
  • Pursuing a degree in Photography, Videography, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism or a related field
  • Demonstrated knowledge of camera equipment, lighting setups, and composition principles to capture high-quality visual content
  • Proficiency in industry-standard photo and video editing tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premier and Final Cut Pro
  • Highly creative and adaptable, with the ability to manage projects independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
  • Strong passion for visual storytelling and producing engaging, brand-aligned content
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • 11 weeks internship starting May 18, 2026 to July 31, 2026
  • Regular on-site schedule Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
  • Relocation not provided for internship

Preferred

  • Not applicable

Benefits

  • Not Just Coffee Runs. We're talking real world experience. You'll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
  • Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.
  • Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.
  • Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.
  • Gratitude is Green. Our Internship Program is paid, because, well... money matters!
  • In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
  • Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
  • Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).
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DriveTime

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DriveTime is not your typical auto retailer. We’re bringing a fresh and fun perspective to the pre-owned car buying experience, and we want you to come along for the ride. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. We create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers, our employees and our communities by carpooling to a shared destination. That means placing a focus on putting the right customer in the right vehicle so they can be on the path to ownership. We are headquartered in both Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, but you can find our tire tracks across the nation as we continue to expand our footprint in new territories. Regardless of where you’re located, if you’ve got DRIVE and you’re looking to make an impact, we’d love for you to make a difference with us! #LifeatDriveTimeBuckle up and check out our career opportunities at jobs.drivetime.com.

Founded in 2002
Tempe, Arizona, USA
3.4K employees (99 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
77% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.9%
Direct
36.8%
Referral
9.9%
Social
2.3%
Paid
3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
59 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years