Video Editor Internship with American Beatbox
About American Beatbox:
American Beatbox™ is a NYC-based organization made up of world champion beatboxers, Broadway trail blazers, and music industry professionals dedicated to serving the growing global community of beatboxers and beatbox fans. At American Beatbox, our mission is to preserve and share the history of beatboxing as an original American artform, sustain the beatboxing community with resources and events, and spread the craft and lessons of beatboxing to future generations. We believe beatboxing can change the world and we’re looking for people who are passionate about music’s power to make a difference.
At American Beatbox, we create and host high quality digital content, produce live events, have original and collaborative merchandise for sale, provide links to event tickets and educational resources, as well as post general information on the beatboxing scene. Based in Midtown Manhattan, we have office space available for intern use but are very flexible with folks working remote. As we grow, we aim to connect the North, Central and South American beatbox communities and help facilitate growth and increased exposure for all. Internships with American Beatbox are eligible for credit.
Events:
Since 2010, the annual American Beatbox Championships has been the largest beatbox battle in North America. Held annually in New York City, the ABC’s are a mix of community networking, workshops, performances, and the highly anticipated elimination tournament which crowns the best in the USA across three categories - Solo, 2v2, and Loop. The winners of this battle go on to represent the US internationally at the Beatbox Battle World Championships.
The 2022 American Beatbox Championships are going to be the biggest and best yet - a 4 day festival September 2-5th that’s taking over the Showboat in Atlantic City. Your Internship with American Beatbox will culminate with helping us with the event.
Video Editor Internship Responsibilities:
The AB Team is looking for experienced video editors and animation artists to help create Beatbox related video content. Beatboxers experiment with cutting edge audio, and we’re looking for forward thinking video editors who want to grow and push their understanding of editing in relation to sound. Your responsibilities will include editing video from Live Battles, as well as other video content including posts for social media.
We are open to ideas, and love to brainstorm with our team on new and exciting ways to amplify the visual experience of beatboxing.
Video Editor Internship Preferred Qualifications:
Organized, clear communicator with proficiency using Google Drive. Must be able to create spreadsheets, manage calendar / timeline, and provide regular updates. Preferred to have experience with Premiere and AfterEffects or equivalent editing software.
Contact:
If you’re Interested in joining the American Beatbox Team, please send your resume and a short email to team@americanbeatbox.com w/ the Subject “AB Intern Application YOUR NAME” detailing who you are, what you’d like to do with American Beatbox, and why you think you’d be a good fit for American Beatbox. Please also attach examples of your work highlighting your skills.
We look forward to hearing from you!
-AB Team