Production Intern, Maverick Studios Content Kitchen - Spring 2027

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Studios, Inspire Brands’ in-house production arm in Atlanta, GA, offers a paid 10-week spring internship that exposes students to production and producing from pre-production through post-production. You will support producers and crews, learn workflows, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing a 4-year degree in Photography/Broadcast/Visual Media with a strong portfolio, and a willingness to travel within GA for

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a 4-year college/university with a relevant degree and portfolio.
• Prior experience in production, media, or creative environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel within GA and work 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Assistant on set to support shoots.
• Assist with pre-production tasks like call sheets and shoot docs.
• Support on-set operations: studio setup and breakdown.
• Coordinate equipment transport and prop logistics.
• Assist with budgeting, vendor estimates, and production paperwork.
• Help manage production schedules, shot lists, and releases.
• Support transition to post-production with file management.

Skills

Availability 2-3 days

Personal vehicle

Camera knowledge

Studio lighting

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Rising Junior or Rising Senior pursuing a 4-year degree

Photography/Broadcast/Visual Media/Production degree with portfolio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

OUR TEAM

Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in-house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft award winning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands: Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic, our team is a powerhouse of collaboration and passion. We’re all about delivering best-in-class creativity, innovation, and solutions that resonate across every project.

OUR CULTURE

At Inspire Brands, we’re not just dreamers; we’re doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking risks and thinking differently aren’t just encouraged—they’re celebrated. It’s how we started, and it’s how we succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join The Content Kitchen, the production arm of Maverick Studios, Inspire Brands’ award‑winning in‑house creative agency in Atlanta, GA. This paid internship begins in January through March and offers hands‑on exposure to the production and producing process, designed for students who want to learn how professional content gets made. You’ll support producers and production teams across pre‑production, on‑set execution, and post‑production while building foundational skills in the following ways:

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Serve as a Production Assistant on set, supporting day‑to‑day production needs to ensure smooth and efficient shoots.
• Assist with pre‑production preparation, including building and distributing call sheets, organizing preproduction books, and preparing shoot documentation.
• Support on‑set operations by assisting with studio setup and breakdown and stage organization.
• Coordinate logistics such as transporting equipment, materials, props and documents to and from set using a personal vehicle.
• Complete regular food runs, prop runs and supply pickups in support of production needs.
• Assist with administrative duties including but not limited to: Storage room organization and inventory upkeep Budgeting and expensing support Reviewing bid decks and vendor estimates General office tasks and production paperwork management.
• Act as on‑set support for producers, directors and crew, responding quickly to production needs as they arise.
• Help manage production paperwork, schedules, shot lists, and releases to ensure accuracy and organization throughout the production lifecycle.
• Support the transition from production to post‑production by assisting with file management.
• Proactively identify and help resolve minor on‑set issues while escalating larger concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Uphold all production safety protocols and handle equipment responsibly at all times.
• Work closely and collaboratively with a variety of teams, at the corporate, brand and franchisee level.
• Collaborate and learn from other creatives of various skillsets, specialties, and levels of experience to create and execute high quality work.
• Learn, build, and implement industry skills.

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 spring internship program is designed to help you apply your classroom learning to real business challenges while building professional skills and industry experience. By the end of the spring, 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.

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 across 55 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well‑being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.