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IMPORTANT: The Internship must form part of your course and be permitted by your University. If you have already completed your course and have graduated, or you will be graduating THIS year, then we are unable to offer you the placement. If you are unsure, consult with your course leader first. We can only accept applications from people who select ‘Yes’.

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Our successful Internship Programme is now entering its 10th year. Our wonderful Placement Interns have since gone on to complete their studies and embark on fruitful careers, including working on productions for Netflix, Channel 4 and job offers from ourselves!

LOCATION: Based in Birmingham (UK), but you will be expected to travel throughout the UK – and occasionally internationally – when required.

DURATION: 12 months, full time (circa mid/late August 2025 to mid August 2026)

STANDARD HOURS: Monday–Friday 0900-1700 although you will be expected to work outside these hours, at weekends and bank holidays as and when production and filming schedules require.

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: 28 days paid leave (including statutory Bank Holidays)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday 28th June 2025 (7pm)

INTERVIEWS FOR SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES: Tues 8th & Wed 9th July 2025 (remote or in-person interview choice)

PROPOSED START DATE: Mid/late August 2025 (exact date TBC)

SUBSIDY PAY: £750 per month student internship subsidy *
* IMPORTANT: Please note that this placement is designed to be an extension to your studies, and is a vocational training opportunity. This placement is not classed as a ‘job’. Please do your own research and work out whether your own financial situation would be viable on the fixed £750 per month subsidy payment – as you will be asked to confirm this in your interview. Students fund their studies (including Uni fees and living costs) through many different ways, including maintenance grants, sponsorship, student loans and private funding. This subsidy is intended so that you don’t have to find a part-time job in a cafe or bar, for example, that you may otherwise have alongside studying. Everybody’s financial situation and funding options are unique to them, so please look into this feasibility for yourself. We follow pay guidance from the government which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-rights-for-interns

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Video Production Assistant and junior member of the Slinky video production team, you will have a great positive ‘can-do’ attitude and work ethic. You will be self-motivated, extremely organised and committed to your role in our close team. You will assist in a large range of production and business tasks, both in the office and filming on location.

We produce a huge range of video productions here at Slinky; from corporate and commercial promos, through to live event and conference videos, training films and animations. You will be comfortable in adapting and contributing to these styles and work well under pressure when required.

To see our team in action, take a look at some of our Behind The Scenes videos here.

Some of the roles you will be involved with across the year include:

 

PRODUCTION DUTIES

• Assisting production planning and pre-production: including research, travel logistics, scheduling and call sheet drafting.
• General assistance of crew, contributors and clients on shoots
• Driving duties to/from shoot (if you have a driving license)
• Shot logging
• Manning the B-camera when appropriate
• Behind The Scenes documenting (photo and video)
• Assisting with and working alongside the post-production and animation department
• Assisting in post-production video quality control checks
• Lots of other production duty opportunities to nurture and grow your skill set – including filming and post production opportunities.

 

OFFICE / COMPANY DUTIES

• Equipment prep and pick-ups
• Office housekeeping and systems
• Assisting with general marketing and business development duties
• Client hospitality and coffee runs

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Confident English writing and typing skills
• Comfortable with office applications such as Excel and Google Docs
• Excellent communicator
• Highly organised

DESIRABLE (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)

• Experience with Adobe CC
• Driving license
• Likes Back To The Future