Video and Photography Intern
About the Organization
The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations - which includes Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance, and Momentus Securities (an SEC-registered broker-dealer, a MSRB-registered municipal advisor, a FINRA-approved municipal advisor and municipal securities broker-dealer, and a FINRA/SIPC member) - help build communities and small businesses by providing access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.
We are working to reinvent traditional financial systems and advance locally led solutions that create economic mobility and generational wealth. Through our continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital, we offer a comprehensive package of loan products, impact investment opportunities, training and business advising programs, and technology solutions.
Our holistic and streamlined approach offers comprehensive solutions for small business entrepreneurs, real estate developers, community-based organizations, and local leaders at every stage of growth, from inception to expansion. When these leaders have the opportunity to succeed, their communities, their residents – and our country – thrive.
Position Summary
The video and photography intern reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications for Content and supports the creation and editing of video and photography, creating original content for each of Momentus Capital’s business lines. The person holding this position is a strong visual storyteller and creator of work that is visually appealing, compelling, emotionally engaging and conveys key messages.
This person holding this position can work remotely, with the expectation that a majority of hours will overlap with Eastern Standard Time business hours.
This position offers flexibility as either a full-time or part-time temporary role (20–40 hours per week). The internship will run from June 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026.
Requirements
Essential Responsibilities
● Support the technical production or updating of short-form videos using existing interviews, b-roll, or interviews captured over zoom. Note: all final video products must be viewable on Mac OS.
● Organize and log existing raw b-roll. Ensure individual hard drives are labeled and content is easy to navigate by third parties. Upload b-roll to cloud-based company servers.
● Support the editing of staff-supplied photography and headshots.
● Organize, log, and upload photography to company digital asset management system.
● Help maintain and update company branded YouTube channels including uploading videos and thumbnails, updating video descriptions, maintaining video channels, etc.
Professional Skills, Education and Experience
● Current undergraduate (junior or senior preferred) or graduate student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
● Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere with the ability to manipulate video clips, audio tracks, text, graphics, and effects
● Proficiency in photo editing using Adobe Photoshop
● Proficiency in working with animation is helpful but not required
● Tech savvy and has knowledge of the latest and emerging photo/video/audio tools and trends
● Versed in the nuances and best practices for distribution platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
● Basic knowledge of graphic design is helpful.
● Excellent organizational, time and project management skills to effectively execute many concurrent tasks
● Positive attitude and flexibility
● Creative problem solver
● Collaborative work style, team player
● Creative and enthusiastic
● Good communications (verbal and written), research and interpersonal skills maintaining a professional onset demeanor
Benefits
The salary range for this position is $20 - $22 an hour, and includes sick leave.
This role is primarily remote with the flexibility to come in office in DC.
All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
