Video Production + Social Media Intern

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world's most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline designs, builds, and operates a fleet of cutting edge, autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.

Joining Zipline's Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Zipline's mission forward, while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term. 

Join us, and build the future of logistics with the best humans around

About You and The Role

We're looking for a recent grad to compliment our supporting our social media + film work across all elements including, assisting with video production on set, grip work,, pre-production planning, video storage/cataloging, social media analytics, metrics and reporting. Your work will help Zipline tell its story to millions of people across the world.

You'll be a vital member of a small team that has an outsized role and responsibility for building and protecting Zipline's global brand and reputation. You'll thrive in this role if you are mission-driven, like to work in exceptionally fast-paced environments, are intellectually curious, are a hard worker, are a process lover, work well cross functionally, and are equal parts creative and strategic.

Zipline's social media + film team shapes and shares the company's story and impact. We strategically raise awareness about what we're doing and the impact that we're having, increase acceptance of and excitement for our system, and cultivate ambassadors and brand love. We are passionate storytellers that thrive at making complex topics simple and understandable. 

This internship is a rare opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience with senior video, social media, communications and marketing leaders at the forefront of building a new category and industry from scratch.

What You'll Do

• Assist in building and executing strategic communications campaigns. While your focus will be on the United States, much of your work will have global reach.
• Assist in video shoots, including serving as a production assistant, running errands, drafting call sheets, organizing logistics, putting together shot lists, gathering props, casting etc.
• Leading cataloging for video assets including organizing video footage, organizing video resources etc.  
• Support social media analytics by tracking and collecting social media performance data, monitors sentiment, collecting trends that inform content strategy. 
• Conduct research projects, pitching video/content ideas, updating our social media calendar, writing etc. 
• Supporting the team's day-to-day work, including social media monitoring, material creation, event support, and research projects. 
• Work cross-functionally with the Communications, Marketing and Brand team as well asCustomer Success and Community Engagement.
• You'll leave with a portfolio of high quality professional work that is critical in helping a global brand storytell.

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in communications, social media or film. Time in a fast-paced environment; agency, politics or in-house tech experience is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, project management and writing skills, paired with exceptional judgment and a strong interest in video production. Bonus points for social media interest
• Strong project management, logistics and research skills
• An extreme ownership mentality, a strong work ethic, a desire to take the ball and run with it at every turn
• Detail obsessed
• Bonus: Familiarity with camera operation or audio equipment
• Bonus: Adobe Premiere and/or DaVinci proficiency
• Bonus: Experience in gaffing, grip work and/or assistant camera work
• Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning
• Prior success collaborating cross-functionally
• Excellent spoken and written English

You'll Thrive in the Role If:

• You're a self-starter that is adept at collaborating cross-functionally
• You are a researcher who can dig into a new niche and quickly get up to speed
• You like to work in fast-paced environments, are great at multitasking, and can go with the flow 
• You bias to action and communicate consistently with your team to ensure everyone is aligned
• You can look-around-the-corner at what's next and execute your own work with minimal structured oversight 
• You bring a "can do" attitude, because we have a lot of vital work to get done and require everyone's best work to succeed
• You are a good writer and have excellent attention to detail 
• You are equal parts creative and strategic
• You are passionate and excited about Zipline's mission, impact and products 
• You're comfortable as an "intrepreneur," look for ways to continuous improve and take ownership 

Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. We will host our Spring 2026 interns from January to April. 

Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.

The starting cash range for this internship is $32 - 36/ hour. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for each role may also include: a housing stipend; overtime pay; relocation support; paid sick time; and more. 

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply

Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.