Video Producer- Intern

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 167,000 - 246,000; Part time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi invites a driven Video Production Intern to join the Outreach team. The role covers concepting, planning, and producing high-quality visual storytelling that highlights the organisation's research and impact, spanning research, pre-production, shoots, and post-production.

You will gain hands-on experience in production management and collaborative content creation, with exposure to sustainability-focused public communications and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in film production, media studies, communications, journalism, design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Research & reference gathering: Conduct thematic and contextual research relevant to upcoming video projects.
• Moodboards & reference decks: Assist in compiling moodboards, and reference decks for team review.
• Ideation sessions: Participate in ideation sessions to brainstorm storylines, visual styles, and treatment approaches.
• Pre-production & coordination: Assist with logistical and creative planning in the lead-up to shoots; manage internal coordination and scheduling with teams, contributors, and vendors.
• Travel & location work: Accompany the core film team on need-based travel for location recce and/or shoots; handle permissions and consent forms.
• On-ground logistics: Take behind-the-scenes photos, short video logs, or notes for documentation and archival.
• Project management & documentation: Keep internal trackers updated for production timelines; organize footage and final cuts as per standards.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Media production

Sustainability narrative

English writing

Education

Film production / communications degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

MS Office

Notion

Miro

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Intern

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Terms of Reference

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale

We actively promote leadership by initiative

We celebrate talent and ambition

You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow

You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations

Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW

You will get above-market remuneration

We provide a safe space for all

At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered Video Production Intern

Team/ Focus area Outreach / Films

Reporting to Communications Specialist (Publications, Films, and Cartoons)

Location New Delhi, with potential need-based travel to shoot locations

Duration
3 months, starting immediately

Overview

The Communications Intern will work closely with the Outreach team at CEEW to conceptualise, plan, and produce high-quality audio-visual storytelling products that bring the organisation’s research and impact to life. The intern will be actively involved across all stages of the production process—from research and ideation, to pre-production coordination, to on-ground support during shoots, and finally, assisting with post-production and dissemination. This position offers an opportunity to develop hands‑on skills in visual storytelling, production management, and collaborative content creation , while contributing to meaningful work at the intersection of sustainability and public communications.

Responsibilities

1. Research & reference gathering

Conduct thematic and contextual research relevant to upcoming video projects (e.g., subject matter, tone, similar formats).

Assist in compiling moodboards, and reference decks for team review.

Participate in ideation sessions to brainstorm storylines, visual styles, and treatment approaches.

3. Pre‑production & coordination

Assist with logistical and creative planning in the lead‑up to shoots

Manage internal coordination and scheduling with CEEW teams, contributors, and vendors for filming requirements.

Help organise and maintain production folders, documents, and asset inventories.

Accompany the core film team on need‑based travel for location recces and/or shoots.

Help manage basic on‑ground logistics— permissions, consent forms, etc.

Take behind‑the‑scenes photos, short video logs, or notes for documentation and archival.

5. Project management & documentation

Keep internal trackers updated for production timelines, status updates, and task progress.

Organise and archive footage, reference files, and final cuts as per internal standards.

Selection Criteria

Desired Skills

Demonstrated delivery of visual storytelling, media production, and/or sustainability narrative projects.

Basic understanding of video formats, scripting, and film grammar is a plus.

Detail‑oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic about collaborative work.

Open to travel and comfortable with fast‑paced creative processes.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Indian languages are a plus.

Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask.

Working knowledge of video production software (Adobe Creative Suite) and digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, MS Office, Notion, Miro)

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in film production, media studies, communications, journalism, design, or a related field .

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality.