About Lumen

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

Be a part of an internship program, driving human progress through technology. During a 10- week period (June 3, 2022 - August 12, 2022) , our summer interns innovate and make an impact by transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time. Our interns are presented with real business challenges and provide solutions that make a difference across all areas of the company, all while learning the skills needed to successfully navigate the modern workplace.

Lumen’s internship program is a fast-paced and exciting opportunity to gain professional experience within your field of study and career interest. Interns within the Marketing and Product Management Organization will be a part of an accelerated learning experience, to challenge skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills while working on active Lumen work projects.

The Experience

• Innovate – to deliver solutions to real business problems
• Transform – your skills and knowledge through challenging work projects
• Connect – to our company and culture creating valuable connections with your intern peers, work team and leaders across the organization.
• Impact – through Community & Social Involvement – collaborate with our ERGs to give back and make an impact in the communities Lumen serves.

Lumen Technologies is seeking a video production intern who, through a collaborative and iterative process, will produce high-quality creative videos in support the sales/marketing pipeline. The Marcom Video Production Intern will be a highly creative, conceptual thinker with technical background in video production and animation that enables them to fill a variety of roles as needs dictate on a project-by-project basis. The Marcom Video Production Intern will work within Lumen’s in-house creative team. Close collaboration with other members of the creative team (video producers, art directors, copywriters, graphic designers) is integral to success.

Applicants must have a working knowledge and a general understanding of the video production pipeline, visual theory, industry standard techniques, technologies, equipment capabilities and software (Adobe CC). Successful applicants will be responsible for creative services including pre-production design, production, and post-production video edit and motion graphics support. Must have an interest in design, color theory, character animation, typography, and text graphics.

Working closely with the Art Director and Senior members of the video team, applicants will be responsible for many types of work including product videos, solutions marketing, explainer videos, research projects and special projects as assigned. Must ensure consistency while working within approved strategy and Lumen’s visual brand identity. Able to create new work, or modify existing work as needed; applicants must be familiar with video production best practices and have an interest in evolving trends, and new software/plugins. Work from home flexibility.

Qualifications

Application must include a hyperlink to video samples or production reel. Applications without reel/samples will not be considered

Required Technical Skills -Pre-production (Planning):

• Ability to work as a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed sense of visual language
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and accurately
• Proficient in MS Office (PPT, Word, Teams etc.)
• Knowledge of basic design principles
• Ability to address multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Production & Post (Video Editing/Motion Graphics):

• MacBook/Adobe CC workflow. Applicants must have a demonstrated proficiency in video editing, 2D animation/motion graphics.
• Excellent Adobe CC skills (AE, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to accept feedback and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to focus on task-at-hand, adhere to overarching brand guidelines while pushing into new territory
• Collaborate closely with Art Director and video producers to create high-impact videos
• Video editing
• Motion graphics for video
• Perform exploratory work for brand evolution
• Provide animated segments for video (concept representation)
• Provide animated titles for video

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Currently enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university junior or senior level education status at the start of the internship (graduating August 2022 – June 2023), pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Visual Media Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, Mass Communications, RTVF, or similar program with an emphasis on video production
• Be a team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
• Able to build relationships and collaborate across the Video team and the Marcom creative department
• Demonstrated ability to produce high caliber video stories (reel/samples)
• Working knowledge of Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Ability to learn and apply new technical concepts
• Ability to focus on priority projects/programs in a cross functional, geographically dispersed environment in a timely and effective manner
• Knowledge of basic branding concepts
• PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application. Thank you!

Requisition #: 262397

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Lumen is a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleashing the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps―quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world.