This week's spotlight includes: Bader Rutter, American Public Media Group, RedPeg Marketing, and Metropolitan Airports Commission…
Job Title: Video Media Production Intern
Organization Name: Bader Rutter
Wage/Salary: $$18–20/hr/hr
Opportunity Summary: If you’re interested in being a Video Editor/Animator intern at Bader Rutter, you need to be fearless and ready to bring ideas to life through motion. If you’re great at collaborating with team members and translating concepts into compelling video, animation and visual storytelling, you’ll fit right in with our creative team. You would work with and learn from a wide range of talented people here at BR, including art directors, copywriters, designers, producers, production artists and video editors.
While our focus is on our clients, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to jump in, contribute and be part of our culture. There will be opportunities to work behind the camera as well shooting video or photography.
Internship Details:
Internship runs 6/2/26 through mid-August
Hourly rate is $18 for current students and $20 for post-grads
Intern should be in greater Milwaukee for the summer and plan to be in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Only candidates who upload a video reel or animation samples, or include a portfolio link, will be considered
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Media Production and Operations Intern
Organization Name: American Public Media Group
Wage/Salary: $20/hr
Opportunity Summary: Are you eager to launch your career in media production? At Minnesota Public Radio, we believe diverse voices and perspectives are critical to creating enriching media. We're seeking an enthusiastic intern to support the Media Operations team, including audio & video production and master control. We see internships as a great opportunity to bring new perspectives into our team, as well as recruit future employees into our department. As we provide interns with professional development, they provide us with an extra set of hands-on tasks that require additional help. We pride ourselves on nurturing interns as part of our talent pipeline. Our goal is for you to be exposed to all aspects of audio & video production planning and execution. Opportunities will exist to develop specific skills related to equipment setup and configuration, signal flow, interaction with artists and artist management, audio mixing, video editing, camera operation, distribution systems, and master control.
Required Qualifications:
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduates (within the past 18 months)
Able to work 9:00 - 5:00pm central; Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends
Must be able work in the office (St. Paul, MN) at least 2 days per week
Classes or strong experience with audio or video equipment, including microphones, analog and digital processing, studio/venue systems, and stage setup
Familiarity with professional audio/video equipment and standard cabling types and uses
Ability to learn while doing. This is a working position and interns will be expected to move equipment and work side by side with Technical Directors under deadline.
Professionalism is required, this is not a backstage pass or access to your favorite band on tour
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Designer - Creative Intern
Organization Name: RedPeg Marketing
Wage/Salary: $15-18/hr
Opportunity Summary: ***This internship will run from May 18 2026 - August 7, 2026 and will require at least three days a week in person at the VA office.***
The Creative Intern supports the visual and conceptual side of drone light show development. You’ll help design what the audience sees, working with shapes, motion, timing, and narrative—while learning how creative ideas translate into executable drone formations. Pixis Drones, LLC. creates breathtaking drone shows that illuminate the night sky. We blend creative storytelling with entertainment to create aerial art displays of words, logos, and images that leave a lasting impression with audiences.
Required Qualifications:
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Animation, Graphic Design, Motion Design, Digital Media, Experiential Design, or related field
Strong interest in motion, timing, and visual storytelling
Familiarity with tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, or similar (any level)
Comfortable thinking visually in 3D space
Curious about how creative ideas translate into real-world systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Detail-oriented and comfortable iterating on feedback
Positive, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern
Organization Name: Metropolitan Airports Commission
Wage/Salary: $24/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.
Length: Summer - 12 weeks
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Start date: June 1, 2026
Location: MSP International Airport, Terminal 1
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) in marketing, communications or a related field. Applicants with relevant experience with a different degree program are also welcome to apply.
Familiarity with or a user of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Experience creating social media content for a business or organization.
Knowledge of social media analytics to inform content decisions.
Ability to update and publish content using a website content management system.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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