2015 SUM M ER INTERNSHIP

JUNE 2, 2015 - JULY 31, 2015

DHD Films is looking for talented, creative individuals to join our award-wining video production
team as Summer Interns. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the production
industry and will seek to learn more about the industry, as well as gain experience in graphic
design, advertising, communications and marketing. The Summer Internship Program will run for
nine consecutive weeks, with one week off for vacation.
DHD Films offers an exciting Internship Program providing current students and recent
graduates from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in
the production industry. Each Intern will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and
to apply their educational and technical knowledge to real client projects.
If you are ready to seize the opportunity and are driven to succeed, then join us. This industry
moves fast, and we are ready to welcome self-motivated, highly creative individuals to the team.
It is time to move your story forward with DHD Films!

PROGRAM LOCATION
The Summer Internship will take place at the DHD Films Studio located in the burgeoning Dallas Design
District located at:
2500 FARRINGTON STREET, SUITE 120
DALLAS, TEXAS 75207

Interns may be required to complete work at various off-site locations to be determined at the discretion of
the Internship Manager.

COMPENSATION
Interns will receive a $750 stipend upon the successful completion of the Internship Program. School credit
will be available upon request in lieu of the stipend. Parking will be available at no cost to the Intern.
Interns will have the opportunity to receive performance-based bonuses at the discretion of the Internship
Manager.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Hiring decisions are based upon an applicants completed application, past work / internship experience,
major field of study, references or any life and extracurricular activities. Ideal candidates will be wellrounded, hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic and will bring a unique perspective to the table.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for a DHD Films Internship:

Proper work authorization to be employed within the United States

Have a strong interest in the production industry
Must be highly creative, detail-oriented, self-motivated, a fast learner, an analytical thinker
and a collaborative team player
Undergraduate (Junior or higher) and Graduate (MBA, MFA, JD, etc.) students currently
enrolled and in good standing at an accredited educational institution
Graduate students must have completed their first year before the start of the Internship
Program
Recent graduates one year or less removed are eligible to apply
Studies in any of the following: Advertising; Animation; Business; Business Analytics;
Communications; Digital Arts & Design; Journalism; Film and Media Studies; Graphic Design;
Marketing; Public Relations; Radio; Television; Video Production; and Web Design
Must be able to work at least 20 hours each week

While each Intern is required to meet the above criteria, certain Internship positions may have additional
qualifications to be fulfilled. Please read the Internship descriptions carefully to determine what is required
for the Internship for which you are applying.


GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
DESCRIPTION: The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for working alongside DHD Films in-house

creatives to create collateral for client projects, as well as collateral to aid in the companys multi-faceted
communications and marketing initiatives for external audiences. Some tasks may include, but are not
limited to: the creation of print advertisements, digital signage, event flyers, lower third graphics and more.
Additionally, the Graphic Design Intern may be asked to complete a variety of tasks as defined by the
Internship Manager. The successful candidate will share DHD Films commitment to providing exceptional,
high-quality visual communications that drive each clients story forward.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Mac/PC proficient
Ability to create intelligent, innovative design solutions for print, web and digital audiences
Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud including After Effects,
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere
Competence to translate high-level concepts into tangible designs
Solid interpersonal skills to work as part of a project team and foster collaboration
Capacity to create under pressure and with tight deadlines
Must possess a passion for design and creativity
Facility to take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communications skills
Previous work experience in an office environment (media industry a plus)

*All applicants for the Graphic Design Internship must submit a portfolio of work. Physical portfolios will be
accepted, but a link to an online portfolio will suffice.


MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
DESCRIPTION: The Marketing Communications Intern will be responsible for working alongside DHD

Films in-house marketing team. The Marketing Communications Intern will assist in marketing projects as
needed, including, but not limited to, creating reports and compiling industry analysis. The Marketing
Communications Intern must understand complex analytics in an effort to gain insight into the business,
while translating that data into relevant information for internal decision makers. Ultimately, the Marketing
Communications Intern will be adept at combining his or her creativity with tangible data to produce
marketing tasks and initiatives.
Additionally, the Marketing Communications Intern may be asked to complete a variety of tasks as defined
by the Internship Manager. The successful candidate will share DHD Films desire to use marketing
communications as a tool to fuel business growth and development.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Mac/PC proficient
Ability to translate high-level concepts into tangible results
Expertise and specialized skills in business intelligence and data analytics
Capacity to create under pressure and with tight deadlines
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a high attention to detail
Basic WordPress and HTML knowledge
Experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Apple Keynote
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Competence to create original content such as blogs, press releases, media alerts, social media
posts, thought leadership and more
Working knowledge of social media trends and applications including Facebook, Google+,
LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
Previous work experience in an office environment (media industry a plus)
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
Facility to take, internalize and implement constructive feedback
Solid interpersonal skills to work as part of a project team and foster collaboration
Experience in Google AdWords (PPC) and Google Analytics

*All applicants for the Marketing Communications Internship may optionally submit a portfolio of work.
Physical portfolios will be accepted, but a link to an online portfolio will suffice.


APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter, completed Intern application and additional
materials to: internships@dhdfilms.com.
All submitted materials will:

Become the property of DHD Films

Not be returned to the applicant

Be considered confidential and only reviewed by the DHD Films Selection Committee
Phone and/or Skype interviews may be conducted as determined by the Internship Manager.
IMPORTANT: Please reference the name of the Internship Position for which you are applying for in the

subject line of all correspondence. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the Internship
Program.
Please email internships@dhdfilms.com with all questions or inquiries.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed Internship Application

Pre-Hire Survey
Cover Letter
Resume
College Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
3 References (1 academic, 1 professional and 1 applicants choice)
Additional materials such as portfolios, writing samples, demo reels and more will be accepted

SELECTION TIMELINE
APPLICATIONS DUE:

Friday, May 8 by 12 p.m. CST to internships@dhdfilms.com.

INTERVIEW SELECTION:

All completed applications will be reviewed and notifications will be sent

via email to applicants selected for an interview on Monday, May 11.

INTERVIEWS:

Applicants selected for an interview must be available Wednesday, May 13

through Friday, May 15 for interviews.

FINAL SELECTION:

Selected applicants will be notified via email by Friday, May 22.

OFFICIAL INTERNSHIP
START DATE:

Tuesday, June 2 at 9 a.m. CST


DHD FILMS INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE NUMBER:
CURRENT ADDRESS:

INTERNSHIP POSITION PREFERENCE:

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM?
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE EMPLOYED WITH DHD
FILMS? IF SO, WHO?

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:

MAJOR/MINOR:

SCHOOL ADDRESS:
CLASSIFICATION:

GRADUATION DATE:

SCHOLASTIC HONORS
AND/OR ACTIVITIES:

REFERENCES
Please provide three references (1 Academic, 1 Professional and 1 Applicants Choice):
*Only one reference may be directly related to applicant.
REFERENCE #1 (ACADEMIC)
NAME:
EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION:
PHONE NUMBER:

REFERENCE #2 (PROFESSIONAL)
NAME:
ORGANIZATION NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:

RELATIONSHIP TO
APPLICANT:
TITLE:
EMAIL:

RELATIONSHIP TO
APPLICANT:
TITLE:
EMAIL:

REFERENCE #3 (APPLICANTS CHOICE OF ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL)

NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO
APPLICANT:
ORGANIZATION NAME:
TITLE:
PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL:


SHORT ANSWER
Please answer the following in 500 words or less:
1. WHAT LIFE EXPERIENCE SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER APPLICANTS?

2. IF YOU COULD DO ONE THING FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

3. YOU HAVE BEEN DROPPED OFF IN A CITY YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE WITH ONLY A GOPRO CAMERA
AND $20 USD. YOUR ASSIGNMENT IS TO SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING THE CITY AND CAPTURING YOUR
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE ON CAMERA VIA THE GOPRO. WHAT WOULD YOU DO AND WHY?

PRE-HIRE SURVEY
As part of the DHD Films Internship Program application process, you must complete a Pre-Hire Survey. In
order to access the survey, you must first register and create account. Once completed, the survey will
become available to you. No further action is required on your part once you have submitted the survey.
You may access the survey via: https://ciims.cindexinc.com/job/420c97

DISCLAIMER

DHD Films reserves the right to terminate any Intern at any point, for any reason, but most typically for such
reasons as poor attendance, misconduct, or performance-related issues.
Please note we do NOT want any calls to the office regarding this post or drop-in visits.
DHD Films is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has committed to a work place in which all team
members are treated with respect. Each individual has the right to work in an environment that promotes
equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment.