Cinematography Intern

Product Videography, Social Media

Posted on 9/25/2025

Skild AI

Skild AI

No salary listed

San Mateo, CA, USA

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Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a talented Cinematography Intern who has both a bar-raising touch for product videography and keen sense of social media presence. This role is ideal for someone passionate about bringing technology to life through visual storytelling and building out their portfolio using robotics and AI as a surface. 

Responsibilities

  • Capture compelling video content showcasing our robotics and AI products.
  • Develop and execute creative concepts for short-form content tailored to social platforms.
  • Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to ensure videos highlight product features and brand identity.
  • Support editing, post-production, and delivery of content optimized for multiple channels.
  • Push creative boundaries to make technical subjects visually engaging and accessible.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a local art school program in film, cinematography, or a related field – alternatively, demonstrated skill in the craft. 
  • Strong portfolio showcasing product videography or creative visual storytelling.
  • Awareness of current social media format trends (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.).
  • Technical skills in camera work, lighting, and editing software.
  • Curiosity and excitement about robotics, AI, and emerging technology.
  • Exposure to both product and brand storytelling in a fast-growing startup environment.
  • Potential for full-time employment after internship based on performance.
  • Hands-on experience capturing cutting-edge robotics and AI products.