Cinematographer / Videographer Intern (Content & Socials)
Strange Ventures · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $40,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Shoot interviews and create short-form social content.
- Own video production from planning to delivery.
- Develop visual language for a deep tech brand.
- Gain experience in venture capital and deep tech.
- Build a compelling portfolio and receive mentorship.
About the role
About the Role
We're looking for a cinematography intern to help build a video series into the definitive show on frontier technology. You'll be shooting interviews with inventor-founders, capturing short-form content for LinkedIn and YouTube, and helping establish the visual language of a deep tech brand.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a portfolio at the intersection of visual storytelling and deep tech, and who gets excited about making complex, technical subjects look and feel cinematic.
What You'll Do
- Shoot interview and conversation-format episodes (in-studio and on location)
- Own the production workflow: plan the shoot, set up the space, capture the footage, organize and label raw files, perform rough cuts, prep timeline and assets for editor handoff, and manage delivery of final exports across platforms
- Produce short-form video content (60-90 second clips) optimized for LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and X, from selecting the right moments in a long-form conversation to cutting them into standalone pieces that work without context
- Maintain an organized media library: footage ingestion, folder structure, naming conventions, proxy workflows
- Collaborate directly with the founder on creative direction, episode planning, and guest prep
- Occasionally shoot portfolio company content, founder profiles, product demos, and event coverage
Who You Are
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a film, cinematography, or visual arts program, or self-taught with a strong reel to prove it
- Portfolio that shows you can make talking-head content feel elevated, not boring. Interview-format, documentary, or essay-style work is a strong plus
- Comfortable owning the full pipeline end to end: camera setup, lighting, audio capture, rough assembly, color, and export. Fluent in social-native video formats. You know what works on LinkedIn vs. YouTube vs. TikTok and why, and you can turn a 60-minute conversation into five clips that each stand on their own
- Proficient in editing software (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut) and comfortable working in shared project files where someone else may do the final polish
- Curious about technology. You don't need to understand transformer architectures, but you should be the kind of person who finds it interesting when someone explains them to you
- Self-directed. This is a small team. You'll have real ownership and creative latitude, which means you need to be able to run with a brief, not wait for one
What You Get
- Hands-on experience building a media brand from early innings. this isn't joining an established production team, it's helping create one
- A reel full of interviews with some of the most interesting technical founders in the world
- Direct mentorship from a founder who takes content seriously as a strategic asset
- Exposure to the venture capital and deep tech ecosystem in San Francisco
Logistics
- Location: San Francisco (in-person). Hybrid possible after onboarding.
- Duration: 3-6 months, with potential to extend
To Apply
Send your reel and a short note on why this interests you to hello@strangevc.com.
Key skills/competency
- Cinematography
- Videography
- Video Editing
- Content Production
- Social Media Video
- Storytelling
- Deep Tech
- Venture Capital
- Directing
- Camera Operation
Skills & topics
- Cinematographer
- Videographer
- Intern
- Content Creation
- Social Media Video
- Video Production
- Film
- Visual Storytelling
- Deep Tech
- Venture Capital
- San Francisco
- Internship
- Video Editing
- Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- Short-form Video
How to get hired
- Showcase your reel: Tailor your application to highlight relevant video projects and editing skills.
- Demonstrate passion: Clearly articulate your interest in deep tech and visual storytelling in your cover note.
- Highlight technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in editing software and full-pipeline production capabilities.
- Emphasize self-direction: Mention your ability to work independently and take creative ownership.
- Network within the ecosystem: If possible, leverage connections in the venture capital or tech space.
Technical preparation
Master camera setup and lighting techniques.,Practice audio capture and mixing.,Edit rough cuts in Premiere Pro/DaVinci.,Create optimized social media video clips.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle creative ownership?,Describe your curiosity about technology.,How do you manage production workflows?,Show your collaborative approach.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Cinematographer / Videographer Intern role at Strange Ventures?
- The internship is typically for 3-6 months, with the possibility of extension. This allows for a substantial learning and contribution period.
- What kind of content will I be creating as a Cinematographer / Videographer Intern at Strange Ventures?
- You will be shooting interviews with founders, producing short-form videos for social media (LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, X), and potentially creating content for portfolio companies and founder profiles.
- Do I need prior experience in deep tech to apply for this internship?
- While not strictly required, a curiosity about technology is essential. You should be eager to learn about deep tech subjects as you'll be explaining them visually.
- What software proficiency is expected for the Cinematographer / Videographer Intern role?
- Proficiency in editing software such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro is required. Familiarity with proxy workflows and organizing media libraries is also important.
- How can I best apply for the Cinematographer / Videographer Intern position at Strange Ventures?
- To apply, you should send your video reel and a concise note explaining your interest in the role and Strange Ventures to hello@strangevc.com.
- What is the work arrangement for this Cinematographer / Videographer Intern role?
- The position is primarily in-person in San Francisco, with a possibility for a hybrid arrangement after the initial onboarding period.
- What makes this Cinematographer / Videographer Intern role unique at Strange Ventures?
- This role offers a unique opportunity to build a media brand from its early stages, gain direct mentorship from a founder, and work with interesting technical founders in the deep tech ecosystem.