Maverick Studios Content Kitchen Production Intern

Inspire Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands, Inc. offers a 10-week paid summer internship designed to help you apply classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.

During the program, you'll engage with company leaders through executive sessions, collaborate with interns on a cross-functional project, and participate in community service activities that reflect Inspire's commitment to good citizenship.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a 4-year degree in a relevant field.
• Portfolio of work appropriate for production/photography/broadcast.
• Previous production/media/creative environment experience preferred.
• Commit to 2–3 days per week; flexibility for hours and travel within GA.
• Access to a personal vehicle required.
• Understanding of camera, lighting, and production workflows.
• Familiar with corporate tools: MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Inspire leaders through executive sessions and career conversations.
• Collaborate with interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations.
• Participate in community service activities supporting Inspire's citizenship commitments.
• Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
• Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and understanding of corporate functions.

Education

Pursuing 4-year degree

Job description

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Rising Junior or rising Senior working towards a 4 year degree

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a 4 year degree or equivalent Photography/Broadcast/Visual Media/Production degree combined with a promising portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this field.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• Previous experience in a production, media or creative environment preferred (internship, student productions, freelance, or academic projects).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Availability to commit to 2-3 days a week with the opportunity to work more days as production projects require
• Flexibility to work irregular weekday hours, as needed, and travel, within GA, as required
• Access to a personal vehicle is required
• Understanding of camera equipment, lighting, and other technical aspects of still photography and film production.
• Familiar with the processes and work of a creative / video / production work environment.
• Knowledge of workflow process in video OR photography and workflow in software management.
• Experience with a wide array of media, formats, platforms, and mediums including broadcast, digital/mobile/social, POP, events and video.
• A basic understanding of traditional corporate communication and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, Sharepoint, Google Workspace/G-Suite, and other platforms such as Zoom, airtable, etc.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and learn on the job.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Using one's natural creativity to solve problems, find answers and contribute what is needed as well as what is asked for.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to admit what you do not know, could improve upon, and need to learn.

About the Summer Internship Program

Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience.

In addition to your day-to-day work on the team, you'll have opportunities to:

• Engage with Inspire leaders through executive speaker sessions and career conversations.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional business challenge and present recommendations to leaders.
• Participate in community service activities that support our commitment to being good citizens.
• Build relationships with interns and professionals across departments and brands.
• Develop business acumen, presentation skills, and a deeper understanding of how corporate functions support organizational success.

By the end of the summer, you'll have gained meaningful experience, expanded your professional network, strengthened your business knowledge, and developed greater confidence in your ability to contribute in a corporate environment.

Find Your Seat at the Table

Bring your curiosity, analytical mindset, and passion for learning. If you're excited to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful business initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,400 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We're made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.