Content Intern
Company Overview
Sidecar is an innovative technology company that builds artificial intelligence solutions to streamline global supply chains. Focused on enhancing logistics, Sidecar develops virtual AI teammates to automate mundane tasks often reliant on outdated methods. Backed by leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists and industry experts, Sidecar offers competitive compensation and meaningful equity to its employees.
Job Summary
As a Content Intern, you will take ownership of creating, editing, and publishing video content that communicates Sidecar's story across various platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to transition from an internship to a full-time position, enabling you to showcase your creativity and make a significant impact on the company's content strategy.
Responsibilities
- Shoot Video Content: Regularly film founder interviews, product demos, customer stories, and behind-the-scenes clips using various techniques and tools to capture engaging footage.
- Edit and Publish: Utilize editing software to quickly transform raw footage into polished, audience-grabbing videos, ensuring high-quality production elements such as color grading, sound design, and pacing.
- Independently Ideate Video Concepts: Stay informed about trends in AI, logistics, and the startup landscape to propose compelling content ideas without awaiting direction.
- Construct a Production Pipeline: Develop an efficient workflow from concept through analytics to streamline the video production process, making it systematic rather than ad-hoc.
- Write Supporting Content: Create scripts, captions, and posts to accompany video content that resonates with the audience, maintaining a human voice.
- Develop Marketing Plans: Collaborate in brainstorming and executing distribution strategies, audience engagement tactics, and partnership opportunities beyond just content creation.
- Analyze Performance: Track viewership metrics, engagement rates, and the success of content initiatives to refine strategies and focus on effective formats.
Qualifications
- Video Portfolio: Demonstrate experience with a portfolio showcasing individual video projects on platforms like YouTube, Instagram Reels, or Shorts.
- End-to-End Production Skills: Ability to independently handle all aspects of video production, including conceptualization, shooting, editing, and publishing.
- Proficiency in Editing Software: Experience with tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut, with the ability to work efficiently within at least one of these platforms.
- AI-Driven Tools: Familiarity with AI applications like ChatGPT, Runway, or Descript that enhance production efficiency.
- Strong English Skills: Excellent writing ability for scripts and captions, creating relatable and engaging content.
- Self-Motivated: Proactive in identifying filming opportunities and proposing content ideas without waiting for direction.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with motion graphics or animation software (e.g., After Effects).
- Familiarity with B2B or Software as a Service (SaaS) video content.
- Interest in logistics, supply chain, or AI technologies.
Experience
- This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their video production skills in a fast-paced startup environment but does not have a strict prior experience requirement.
Environment
- Work is conducted in-office in Bengaluru, with an expectation of being present 6 days a week.
Salary
- Competitive internship stipend in the range of 30,000 - 40,000 INR per month, with a clear transition path to full-time employment.
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship with the potential for meaningful employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
Benefits
- Lunch and dinner provided at the office, alongside unlimited snacks, coffee, and energy drinks.
- Health insurance coverage.
