Hendrick Automotive Group - HICLocation: 6030 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212

About the Role

Hendrick Automotive Group is looking for a driven, Video & Media Production Intern to join the Video & Media Production team at Hendrick University, our internal learning and development platform serving one of the nation's largest automotive groups. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on real productions from day one, build a professional portfolio, and learn the craft of corporate storytelling alongside an experienced team.

What You'll Work On

• Assist in filming training videos, event coverage, documentary-style interviews, and social media content
• Support photo shoots for internal communications, editorial portraits, and event documentation
• Participate in pre-production — shot lists, location scouts, gear prep, and scheduling
• Assist with video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve, including rough cuts and basic color work
• Learn how to manage and organize media assets using professional DAM platforms
• Observe and contribute to live production environments, including studio setups with PTZ cameras and professional switcher workflows
• Help capture and edit content for distribution across social media and internal channels
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system     
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field
• Hands-on experience — even personal projects — shooting video or photo with mirrorless, cinema, or professional hybrid cameras
• Familiarity, or willingness to learn, with at least one NLE: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro
• A strong eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling
• Organized, self-starting, and able to manage multiple tasks across active projects
• Comfortable taking part on set
• Coachable and curious; you want to understand why, not just how

Bonus Points For

• Experience with drone operation (DJI or similar) — FAA Part 107 certification is a plus
• Basic color grading or audio mixing experience
• Familiarity with Lightroom or similar photo editing tools
• Comfort with both run-and-gun and controlled studio environments
• Any experience assisting on live event productions

What You'll Learn

• Professional video and photo production workflows from concept through delivery
• How to produce content at scale for a large organization with diverse internal audiences
• On-set professionalism when working with corporate leadership, executives, and high-profile individuals
• Studio and live production environments (PTZ cameras, professional switchers, multi-camera setups)
• How corporate storytelling supports learning, culture, and organizational development
• Asset management best practices for large video libraries

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o   GED

√   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

o   Bachelor Degree

o   Master Degree

o   Doctorate Degree

Education/Experience:

A desire to learn the automotive industry. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Certificates and Licenses:

o   Valid Driver’s License

Computer Skills:

Basic Computer skills in order to utilize the company timekeeping system.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company

personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel.
• Ability to lift and carry production equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and up to 25 lbs. regularly
• Ability to set up, transport, and break down camera gear, lighting equipment, and audio systems
• Ability to stand, walk, or remain on location for extended periods during shoots
• Ability to work in varied environments including indoor studios, outdoor locations, and live event settings
• Ability to operate camera equipment requiring sustained fine motor control and visual acuity
• Bending, kneeling, and crouching may be required when positioning equipment or shooting at low angles

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office environment.  Work includes frequent clerical and administrative assignments and interaction with office and company personnel.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. 

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations. 

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.  This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.