Producer Internship - BW Productions

Timeline: 

Start date: January 12, 2026

End date: June 5, 2026

Application deadline: December 1, 2025

Department - Producers

In the Producer Internship track, you will work closely with our producing team to learn how projects move from concept to completion, gaining firsthand experience in every stage of the production process. 

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Producer Intern to support our production team in coordinating and managing projects through all phases of production, from initial planning to final delivery. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced creative environment and is ideal for individuals passionate about organization, communication, and the production process. The experience is designed to be flexible and guided by your interests and goals. The more you engage and take initiative, the more you can shape it to align with what you hope to learn and achieve.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Desire to learn about corporate and commercial media production
• Minimum of 18 years old
• At least 15 hours a week to dedicate to this position
• Must be available on Tuesdays for team meetings, equipment trainings, and workshops 
• Help on monthly Cutthroat workshops, Wednesdays at 6 PM
• Have a reliable form of transportation to get to the downtown SLC offices and set locations 
• Laptop for office days

What You’ll Gain

• $10/hour paid experience working in a professional production environment
• Mentorship from full-time producers and video professionals guiding you through real client projects
• Hands-on experience assisting with pre-production, on-set coordination, and post-production communication
• Opportunity to lead a nonprofit project, managing timelines, logistics, and client communication
• Skill development in communication, organization, and creative problem-solving
• Networking opportunities with producers, directors, and creatives across Utah’s film community
• Resume-building experience through professional on-set collaboration and client-facing work
  Involvement in community workshops hosted at Cutthroat Grip, Lighting & Stage
• A collaborative environment that values initiative, curiosity, and growth

Skills You’ll Develop

Pre-Production:

• Preparing meals, craft services, releases, call sheets, gear, and props
• Assisting in story producing, research, and pre-production meetings
• Coordinating on-set logistics and helping organize crew and client communication

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Production:

• Practicing proper set etiquette and supporting as a Production Assistant
• Managing client and crew needs during shoots and learning interview coordination
• Supporting producers with on-set tasks to ensure smooth production flow

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Post-Production:

• Assisting in the media hand-off and communicating with editors
• Providing detailed on-set notes to streamline the editing process

Workshop Opportunities

Intern Workshops:

• Gain experience in various fields within media production, such as working with cameras, lighting, audio, post-production, etc. These workshops are headed by various professionals from our full-time staff. They are meant for you and your fellow interns to gain a basic understanding of on-set responsibilities, how to use our gear, and the different facets of media production at BW Productions. ‍

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‍Community Workshops:

• Every month on Wednesday evenings, we open up our studio to the public to host Community Workshops at Cutthroat Grip, Lighting, & Stage. We bring in an industry professional to teach their specialty within the film industry to the community for free. As an intern, you are given the opportunity to set up and record these workshops as well as learn from and meet the professionals we bring in.

Non-Profit Narrative Project

The Non-Profit Narrative serves as the final project of the internship, in which we partner with a Non-Profit organization to create a video promoting their cause. While you will receive ongoing guidance and support from your mentors, this project is an excellent opportunity to apply the skills you've developed during your six months with BW Productions. The interns will take ownership of this project from its initial conceptualization to the final delivery. Ultimately, the completed video will serve as a significant addition to both the intern's personal portfolio and the BW Productions portfolio.

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If our Producer Internship isn't right for you, check out our Video Production Internship.