Internship

Job Description

Consider before submitting an application:   

This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.  

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.    

Internship Program at Tesla   

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.  

About the Team 

We are looking for a Video Producer to join our Video Content team based in Fremont, CA. This person will be responsible for both creative and logistical aspects of video projects. The Video Content team produces videos across our social, web, event and global channels. Each member is passionately driven and has the necessary attitude to work effectively as part of a highly collaborative team as well as independently when needed, in a fast-paced work environment. 

Location: Fremont, CA   

Job Responsibilities

• Develop video concepts that effectively serve business needs and build storyboards to communicate the concept to stakeholders and collaborators 

• Brainstorm, coordinate, capture and edit Tesla social media content 

• Coordinate interdepartmentally within Tesla to plan video shoots 

• Identify and scout locations/arrange location rentals 

• Permit roads for car-to-car shoots and work with relevant law enforcement, insurance, and permitting agencies to arrange for intermittent traffic control 

• Create shotlists, shoot schedules, and call sheets 

• Acquire rental equipment and props 

• Operate video cameras on shoots: design and execute effective shots for the content  

• Maintain clear and consistent communication within the team and among all parties involved 

• Be effective with time and budget and capable of tackling local, out of state or international one day or one-week productions and beyond 

• Hire and manage talent and/or external vendors when needed 

• Experience with drone operation is a plus 

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Film, Production, or related fields  

• Experienced camera operator and video producer 

• Pre-production and shoot planning experience from storyboarding to permitting and planning  

• Creative, organized with attention to detail 

• Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel 

• Experience with creating content for social media 

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere is preferred