Marketing Photography And Video Storytelling Intern

Job Responsibilities

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.

As one of 22 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Marketing and Communications team by assisting with photography, videography and visual storytelling initiatives. This position will also contribute to the capture and development of multimedia content that highlights South Carolina's businesses, communities, and economic development efforts. Additionally, this position will support content creation, event coverage and media asset development while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Photography & Video Support

• Assist with photo and video coverage of events, site visits and agency initiatives
• Capture b-roll, interviews and visual assets
• Support editing and formatting for digital and social use
• Organize and manage media assets

Storytelling & Content Development

• Support multimedia storytelling projects
• Assist in identifying and capturing stories
• Contribute to interview-based and documentary-style content

Event & Field Support

• Assist with coverage of conferences, B2B events and initiatives (including SEUS-CP)
• Capture behind-the-scenes and engagement moments
• Support content needs before, during and after events

Team & Project Support

• Participate in creative planning
• Support special projects and assignments
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners